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.
Phishing scams: Don’t take the bait! – National Consumers League
In phishing scams, ID thieves trick people into providing their Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, PINs, mothers’ maiden names, and other personal information by pretending to be someone they’re not. Follow this advice from NCL, and read our brochure about phishing, to avoid falling victim.
Think you’ve been a victim of ID theft? – National Consumers League
Know that ID theft is a crime.
The federal government and many states have enacted specific laws against ID theft.
Protect your identity – National Consumers League
These are situations you could face as a victim of identity theft. While ID theft can take many complex forms, the essence of this crime is simple—someone steals personal information about you to use for fraudulent purposes.
Tread carefully with money transfer services – National Consumers League
Scammers may ask for payment through money transfer services because it’s fast. Unlike checks and credit card payments, the money is often available within minutes. That means that a fraud victim may not be able to stop the payment before it’s received.
Stop calling me! Remove your name from marketing lists – National Consumers League
Are you inundated with junk mail? There are ways consumers…
Pyramid schemes posing as business opportunities – National Consumers League
Here’s how to protect yourself
• Take your time — don’t let anyone rush you into a decision. Legitimate opportunities will not disappear overnight.
Considering a visit to a retail health clinic? – National Consumers League
Retail health clinics have been popping up all over the United…
My health privacy – National Consumers League
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),…
Door-to-door sales: Questions for consumers – National Consumers League
When a young salesperson comes knocking at your door, how can…
Recycle Your Cell Phone and Maybe Save a Life – National Consumers League
by Reid Maki, Coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition
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Please contact NCL Communications Department:
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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