Mastercard, don’t sell my data
Mastercard sees how much you spend, where and on what days - and it sells that information to companies you’ve never heard of.
Consumer alerts
Get the information, tools and resources it takes to protect yourself in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
These days we all need to be smart consumers. We need access to the information and resources it takes to avoid the latest scams, stop identity thieves, spot rip offs and keep unsafe food and toxic products out of our shopping carts. PIRG’s consumer watchdog team does the research, publicizes issues through the media, produces consumer guides, and sends out consumer alerts so we all have the tools to make smart, safe, informed choices.
The Latest on Consumer alerts
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Updates
Warning on eye drops expands: Now 27 brands and types could cause blindness
Cybersecurity labels will help consumers choose secure smart devices
Electronic toys can collect kids’ data. Here’s what you need to know.
Featured Resources
How Mastercard sells its ‘gold mine’ of transaction data
Medical Bills: Everything you need to know about your rights
How printers keep us hooked on expensive ink
The Plane Truth
Did You Know?
In times of emergency, our researchers have found price surges of up to 166% for critical supplies like bottled water.
What We're Doing
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
The Latest
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SEC proposes to clamp down on greenwashing of investment funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published two proposals today to improve the accuracy and transparency of funds making environmental, social, and governance claims.
Euro bank chief Lagarde: crypto worth nothing
FDIC and CFPB take action to protect deposit insurance guarantee
Induction cooktops ‘come as close to perfection as any product Consumer Reports tests’
Babies’ lives will be saved by new federal law
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG
Litt
Mike
Litt
Director, Consumer Campaign, PIRG
Melgar
Danielle
Melgar
Food & Agriculture, Advocate, PIRG