Our Impact
The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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NCL supports AI liability rule, recommends extending its reach
NCL and six other consumer advocacy and public interest organizations submitted comments in support of a Federal Trade Commission proposal that would establish legal liability for AI developers who know (or have reason to know) that their AI is facilitating fraud.
NCL on Upcoming Congressional Hearings with UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty
Tomorrow, the Senate Finance Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee will hear from UnitedHealth Group CEO on the insurance company’s cyberattack that put millions of medical records and patient privacy at risk.
Mahalo, Hawai’i LifeSmarts! – National Consumers League
Our LifeSmarts program in Hawai'i is making headlines, as their…
Shared history: NCL and working families – National Consumers League
Did you know NCL began as an organization of women devoted to…
Contaminated peanut butter? Is nothing sacred? – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
The all American…
NCL’s tips for staying on top of trial offers – National Consumers League
Have you ever wanted to try a service or a product on a trial…
Beware fraudulent work-at-home offers – National Consumers League
Know who you’re dealing with. The company may not be offering to employ you directly, only to sell you training and materials and to find customers for your work.
Don’t Let the Economy Make You Sick – National Consumers League
by Mimi Johnson, Health Policy Associate
An article in last…
Spot foreclosure rescue scams – National Consumers League
Lease-Back or Repurchase Scams begin with a con artist’s promise to pay your mortgage and lease it back to you, if you sign over the deed – and all of your rights. This gives them the power to evict you, raise your rent, sell the house, or steal the equity you have in your home.
Protect your privacy, safety, and security online – National Consumers League
Computers and the Internet have changed our lives in many ways:…
Debit cards: Know how to use them – National Consumers League
Debit cards are convenient and safer to carry than cash, and…
Going once, going twice … scammed! – National Consumers League
Understand how the auction works. Many online auctions simply list items that people want to sell. They don’t verify that the merchandise actually exists or that it is described accurately, and they can’t guaranty that the sellers will keep their promises
Media Toolkit
For media requests
NCL’s office is open Mon. — Fri., 9am — 5pm, Eastern Time.
Please contact NCL Communications Department:
Melody Merin
Senior Director of Communications
(202) 207-2831
melodym@nclnet.org
NCL offers expert policy staff available to speak on a variety of subjects, including:
Consumer issues (general), workers’ rights issues: Sally Greenberg
Privacy, telecommunications, fraud, travel and entertainment industries, data security: John Breyault
Child labor issues: Reid Maki
Health care policy: Robin Strongin
Food policy, safety, food waste, and nutrition: Nancy Glick
Consumer literacy and teens’ spending habits, education, etc.: Lisa Hertzberg