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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Recent media coverage
- Reuters: Tips for holiday travelers as new U.S. consumer protections kick in – November 27, 2024
- Bloomberg : The essential handbook for surviving air travel, through the holidays and beyond. – November 21, 2024
- Money Talks : Airlines Now Have to Automatically Refund You in These 5 Situations – November 12, 2024
- Boston.com: Consumer groups say new law will hurt concert ticket buyers and sellers – November 21, 2024
- PIRG: Consumer Advocates Urge Gov. Healey To Amend Eco Dev Bill to Protect Fans of Live Events – November 19, 2024
- Market Watch: Americans spend $300 billion a year on gift cards. Why some experts say they should stop. – November 12, 2024
- The Takeout: Big Secrets Coffee Chains Tried To Hide – October 31, 2024
- MSN: Child labor violations on the rise, problem could get worse: report – October 26, 2024
- Yahoo!: Carriers claim new FCC rule will make your phone more expensive – October 23, 2024
- International Business Times : No More Auto-renew Woes: Companies In US Now Required To Make Canceling Subscriptions As Easy As Signing Up – October 17, 2024
- Yahoo! Tech: Zelle now moves almost $2 million every minute – October 17, 2024
- MSN: Child labor violations on the rise, problem could get worse: report – October 20, 2024
- WBBM News : Bye bye ticket fees? Legislation would eliminate excessive surcharges for games and concerts – October 7, 2024
- Public News Service : Ohioans confront event ticketing challenges – October 3, 2024
- Madison Park Times : U.S. Senate panel presses for answers from Sea-Tac airport following cyberattack – October 1, 2024
- WTOP: Consumer watchdog group pushes for bill to stop ticket price gouging – September 27, 2024
- Allergic Living: Allergen Labeling on Alcohol: Making Progress to Required Rules – September 23, 2024
- Financial Times : New FICO Study: More Credit Lessons, Less Chemistry in High School Classrooms, Americans Say – September 24, 2024
- Ticket News : Consumer Watchdog Launches “Ticketmaster Exposed” Website – September 20, 2024
- Just The News : U.S. Senate panel presses for answers from SeaTac airport following cyberattack – September 18, 2024
- NBC CT: Buying tickets to see Billy Joel sparks fan frustration – September 13, 2024
- Chattanooga Times Free Press: US airlines may soon face cash penalties for delayed flights – September 12, 2024
- USA Today: On Labor Day, think of the children working graveyard shifts right under our noses – September 2, 2024
- Tacoma News Tribune: As teen employment rates continue to rise in Washington, so do youth labor violations – August 31, 2024
- The Green Sheet: Zelle, banks under fire – August 13, 2024
- WIRED: Google Has Unleashed Its Legal Fury on Hackers and Scammers – August 15, 2024
- Cascade PBS: As teen employment rises in WA, so do youth labor violations – August 8, 2024
- Fox 10 : New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions – what you need to know – August 8, 2024
- MarketWatch: Americans spend $300 billion a year on gift cards. Why some experts say they should stop – November 13, 2024
- Optometry Times: Optometrists sing to the tune of advocacy in 2024 – August 5, 2024
- The Washington Post: D.C. attorney general sues StubHub over alleged ‘drip pricing’ scheme – July 31, 2024
- Star Tribune: Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices wit – July 31, 2024
- ABC45: DC sues StubHub over hidden mandatory fees, deceptive pricing – July 31, 2024
- Wonkette: The Time The United Farm Workers Won The Grape Boycott. No, They Did! – July 29, 2024
- NY Post: How to get refund for flights affected by global tech outage – July 22, 2024
- Daily Kos: Republicans want to bring back child labor. If Trump wins, they will – July 20, 2024
- NJ Spotlight News: Junking hotel and other lodging ‘junk fees’ – July 9, 2024
- Forbes – NCL mentioned: Music Publishers File FTC Complaint Against Spotify Claiming ‘Fraudulent’ Practices – June 13, 2024
- Music Business Worldwide: Spotify hit with US Federal Trade Commission complaint from music publishers over audiobook bundle – June 12, 2024
- Seattle Medium: A Victory In The Skies: Senator Cantwell Champions New Consumer Protections For Flyers – June 5, 2024
- La Croix International: Child labor on the rise in the United States – May 31, 2024
- Christian Science Monitor: Tired of delayed flights? New flying law offers refunds, keeps families together. – May 24, 2024
- Daily Mail: Will Taylor Swift fans FINALLY be able get their hands on tour tickets? Ticketmaster faces being broken up in US lawsuit after fan fury at botched concert sales – May 24, 2024
- The Washington Post: Airlines are trying to stop Biden from enforcing ‘junk fees’ rule – May 13, 2024
- Business Wire: FICO Makes Credit Education Pit Stop in Dover to Host Financial Literacy Event | Business Wire – April 11, 2024
- Las Vegas Sun: There’s an unspoken link between food insecurity and obesity – April 8, 2024
- NPR: Safer table saws may get mandated, possibly preventing severed fingers – April 2, 2024
- WUSA 9: VA leaders, locals react to Monumental Sports not moving from DC – March 28, 2024
- Chicago Tribune: Florence Kelley fought for social and political reform – March 11, 2024
- CBS News: North Texas family out $20,000 after falling victim to gift card scam: “I really just wanted a dog – March 8, 2024
- Boston Globe: Humira drug competitors lag despite their lower price tags – March 5, 2024
- The Virginian-Pilot: Column: Real toll relief won’t come from Alexandria – March 7, 2024
- CNBC: In wake of AT&T outage, consumer advocates urge customers to ask for money back – February 28, 2024
- The Washington Post: Addressing the American obesity crisis – February 13, 2024
- Newsweek: Starbucks Should End ‘Deceptive’ Advertising, Lawsuit Says – February 13, 2024
- Richmond Times-Dispatch: Northern Virginia resident John Breyault speaks about the proposed Potomac Yard Arena – February 8, 2024
- Today Show: Fraudsters are posing as celebrities to scam people online – January 25, 2024
- The Washington Post: Starbucks sued for ‘100% ethical’ sourcing claim for tea and coffee – January 11, 2024
- AP: Starbucks sued by consumer group that calls its claim of ethical sourcing false and misleading – January 11, 2024
- CNN: Starbucks sued for alleged deceptive marketing of its ‘100% ethically’ sourced coffee – January 10, 2024
- NBC News: Starbucks sued for allegedly using coffee from farms with rights abuses while touting its ‘ethical’ sourcing – January 10, 2024
- USA Today: National Consumers League sues Starbucks over sourcing claims – January 11, 2024
- CNBC: Here’s how to turn unused gift cards into cash – January 8, 2024
Truthout: Child Labor Is on the Rise as Republicans See an Answer to Labor Shortages – March 23, 2023
Vox: Child labor protections are the latest Republican target – March 14, 2023
Teen Vogue: Child Labor in the US: Despite Laws, Kids Work in Agriculture, Fast Food, Industry – March 13, 2023
ABC: ‘None of us… are without risk’ | The top scams that everyone needs to know – March 13, 2023
Vanity Fair: SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS THINKS CHILD LABOR LAWS HAVE BEEN WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL – March 12, 2023
Scripps News: Scripps News Investigates: A city’s not-so-secret child labor problem – March 12, 2023
Washington Post: States ‘irresponsible’ in loosening youth work rules, Labor Dept. says – March 10, 2023
NBC: Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs measure rolling back child labor protections – March 8, 2023
Consumer Checkbook: Expert Advice: Seven Tips to Help You Be a Better Consumer – March 6, 2023
1A NPR: How Child Labor Violations Have Quadrupled Since 2015 – March 5, 2023
Yahoo Finance: Student loans: SoFi lawsuit to block payment pause baffles observers – March 4, 2023
Yahoo News: Consumer advocacy groups launch campaign for ‘Ticket Buyer Bill of Rights’ – March 3, 2023
Inc: Child Labor Violations Have Surged. Are You Protecting Young Workers? – March 2, 2023
BioPharma Dive: FDA decision on preterm birth drug’s withdrawal nears, putting spotlight on patients, agency – March 2, 2023
New York Times: Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town – March 1, 2023
ABC Denver: Colorado lawmakers consider bill to add guardrails around ticket sales – February 27, 2023
Financial Times: US child labour violations rise as businesses defy laws to fill roles – February 27, 2023
NPR: Child labor violations are on the rise as some states look to loosen their rules – February 26, 2023
On Labor: NEWS & COMMENTARY February 26, 2023
Center for Biosimilars: IGBA Panelists Discuss the Global Reputation of Biosimilars, Generics – February 23, 2023
New York Times: United Airlines Eases Family Seating After Call to Cut Fees – February 23, 2023
Daily Mail: ‘You have to put fear into the employers.’ Child labor watchdog SLAMS the puny $1.5M fine for a slaughterhouse cleaning firm that illegally worked 102 kids at 13 hazardous plants from Minnesota to Texas – February 20, 2023
Newsweek: Republicans Want to Let Children Clean Meatpacking Plants – February 19, 2023
The Hill: Pete Buttigieg fails the Woody Allen test – February 19, 2023
The Guardian: Over 100 children illegally employed by US slaughterhouse cleaning firm – February 17, 2023
Business Insider: It’s far harder to cancel a subscription than it is to sign up for one. A bill in Congress wants to change that. – February 16, 2023
The Guardian: ‘It’s just crazy’: Republicans attack US child labor laws as violations rise – February 11, 2023
Washington Post: In a tight labor market, some states look to another type of worker: Children – February 11, 2023
Money: The Typical Amount Lost in an Investing Scam Surged to $18,700 Last Year – February 10, 2023
Bloomberg Law: Punching In: State AGs, Groups File Briefs in OSHA Rules Case – February 6, 2023
Straight Arrow News: Lawsuit alleges Roomster used 20,000 fake reviews to boost ratings – February 6, 2023
Business Insider: The Biden administration gave Southwest a deadline to issue refunds for the flight chaos over Christmas. A month later, some passengers were still waiting to be paid. – February 1, 2023
Yahoo! Finance: Student loans: Biden has no plan B yet if Supreme Court strikes down loan forgiveness – January 27, 2023
AFP Fact Check: Biden executive order did not establish free health insurance – January 25, 2023
AFP Fact Check: Ads misleadingly claim to offer thousands in funeral benefits – January 25, 2023
Travel Pulse: Why Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Is Facing Scrutiny – January 24, 2023
Boston Herald: Breyault, Hess & Adler: Taylor Swift meltdown about greed, not bots – January 24, 2o23
DC Journal: The Taylor Swift Meltdown Was About Greed, Not Bots – January 22, 2023
Tech Target: Tackling fake product reviews a challenge for FTC, states – January 19, 2023
New York Times: Air Travel Debacles Put a Star of Biden’s Cabinet in the Hot Seat – January 30, 2023
Smithsonian Magazine: The Father-Daughter Team Who Reformed America – January 5, 2023
AP: Southwest starts on reputation repair after cancellations – January 5, 2023
Washington Post: Southwest Airlines returns to normal operations as investigations loom – December 30, 2022
The Hill: Let privacy bring us together in the new Congress – November 30, 2022
Newsbreak: New Rule Requires Ingredient Labeling for Alcohol – November 23, 2022
NBC Miami: Mom Warns of Gift Card Scam After Falling Victim – November 23, 2022
POLITICO: Airlines face their first big holiday test — and Congress is watching – November 23, 2022
Money: Digital-Only Coupons Discriminate Against Seniors and Low-Income Shoppers: Report – November 22, 2022
Today Show: Child actors have protections. But what about kids on reality TV and paid social media? – November 16, 2022
Washington Post: Child labor remains a problem in the United States – November 1, 2022
WTOP: How to avoid credit card skimmers stealing your info and money – October 19, 2022
Wall Street Journal: The Rental-Car Fees That Stump Even the Travel Pros – October 5, 2022
Good Morning America: Man posts warning on TikTok about robbery via Zelle – September 30, 2022
Comcast Newsmakers: Children in the Fields: Protections for America’s Child Farmworkers – September 29, 2022
Washington Post: Yes, it’s a scam: Simple tips to help you spot online fraud – September 9, 2022
Business Insider: Everything you need to know about debit card fraud — from how it happens to how long you have to report it – September 7, 2022
Washington Post: What do airlines owe for canceled flights? A new dashboard tells you. – September 6, 2022
Washington Post: It seems everyone is mad at airlines. Fall could bring calmer skies. – September 2, 2022
LA Times: What should airlines offer you when flights are delayed and canceled? – August 26, 2022
AFP Fact Check: Solar ‘stimulus’ offers mislead Facebook users – August 22, 2022
POLITICO: Buttigieg promises action on airline delays – August 10, 2022
Washington Post: Chipotle to pay $20 million to resolve New York City workplace case – August 10, 2022
Newsweek: There’s No ‘Reset Password’ for Your DNA | Opinion – August 10, 2022
Washington Post: DOT proposes vouchers for air passengers who cancel travel because of covid-19 – August 3, 2022
ABC DC: Rising Interest Rates and Inflation – August 3, 2022
The Hill: Congress should seize opportunity to cut medication costs for consumers – July 25, 2022
Today Show: Spam text messages are on the rise as robocalls start to decline – July 20, 2022
NBC New York: You Know About Robocalls, But Have You Gotten Robotexts? How to Protect Your Info – July 20, 2022
AM NY: Op-Ed | It’s time to pay New York City restaurant workers a fair wage. – July 19, 2022
FOX Boston: 25 Investigates: Fake check scam victims on the hook for the fraudulent funds – July 18, 2022
Freakonomics: Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean? (Ep. 467) — June 23, 2021
Forbes: Venmo, Cash App Can Be Risky Warns Consumer Group — June 22, 2021
Bankrate: Should you roll your student loans into a mortgage? — June 15, 2021
Health Day: Seniors: How to Avoid Fraud — June 12, 2021
The Nation: The New Party Bosses — June 1, 2021
Daily Gazette: Quick action needed on ticket reform — May 20, 2021
Ticket News: Consumer Advocates Urge Passage of Sen. Skoufis’ New York Ticketing Bill — May 19, 2021
Spectrum News: Lawmaker proposes reforms to ticket buying in New York — May 18, 2021
Food and Beverage Magazine: Chipotle Is a Criminal Enterprise Built on Exploitation — May 9, 2021
ABC 36: Webster County 4-H’ers win National LifeSmarts Championship — May 3, 2021
Money: From Carvana to Craigslist: Is Buying a Car Online a Good Idea? — April 17, 2021
ABC 13: Citing Spotlight on America report, leaders ask White House to stop recalled car use, sale — April 15, 2021
Money: ‘Puppies for Sale’: These Fake Websites Are Scamming Dog Lovers out of Thousands of Dollars — April 12, 2021
Politico: Progressive, civil rights groups call for health equity emphasis — April 7, 2021
Yahoo! Finance: Google’s Supreme Court victory over Oracle hailed as ‘fantastic’ for small companies — April 5, 2021
Washington Post: Your valid passport may not get you where you want to go. Here’s why. — March 31, 2021
Natural Products Insider: Consumer groups urge Congress to reject CBD legislation — March 25, 2021
Foodtank: 15 Organizations Supporting Farm and Food Workers — March 21, 2021
Post-Gazette: Don’t like getting snookered? Watch out for these COVID-19 scams — March 15, 2021
WTRF: John Marshall High School LifeSmarts Team Heading Back to Nationals — March 12, 2021
Human Rights Watch: More Than 100 Organizations Call for Expeditious Action to Ban Chlorpyrifos — March 8, 2021
Forbes: Pandemic Brings Fraudsters To The Forefront: How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams — March 4, 2021
CBS DFW: Scammers Target Cash App, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal Users For ‘Fast’ Money — February 11, 2021
WGRZ: Thursday Town Hall Segment Three — February 4, 2021
Los Angeles Times: You’re stuck at home. So, of course, cable and internet bills are rising (again) — February 2, 2021
Money: Renter, Beware: Fake Apartment Listings Are All Over the Internet — February 1, 2021
CreditCards.com: How to send, receive money using Venmo — January 26, 2021
CreditCards.com: Can you send money with a credit card? — January 11, 2021
Los Angeles Times: It’s illegal for businesses to lie. Why not a similar rule for politicians? — January 5, 2021
Comcast Newsmakers: Scams On The Rise: Protecting Your Personal Information — January 4, 2021
NBC: Fake Delivery Notices Surge During Biggest Online Shopping Season Ever — December 19, 2020
CreditCards.com: How to pay, send, receive money using Google Pay — December 8, 2020
NPR: Trump Administration’s New Regulation Favors Airlines At Travelers’ Expense — December 03, 2020
KOMO News: Credit cards have better fraud protection than debit cards — December 1, 2020
Los Angeles Times: It just got harder for U.S. to punish airlines for ‘unfair and deceptive practices’ — November 30, 2020
Associated Press: Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas — November 22, 2020
Los Angeles Times: How to report and protect yourself from credit card fraud — November 13, 2020
Wall Street Journal: Refunds Can Be Tricky in a Pandemic—Here’s How to Get Your Money Back — November 10, 2020
Los Angeles Times: Sorry your mom’s dead. Now give us some money — November 3, 2020
Los Angeles Times: Canceling subscriptions shouldn’t be like running an obstacle course — October 27, 2020
KOMO News: Fake package delivery fraud is on the rise — October 15, 2020
Washington Post: The Technology 202: Here are seven takeaways from the House’s sweeping report concluding Silicon Valley is too powerful — October 7, 2020
Bloomberg: Google, Oracle Financed Many Supporters in Supreme Court Faceoff — October 6, 2020
CNN International: With the US making no progress on average daily Covid-19 cases last month, officials fear a coming crisis — October 2, 2020
Consumers Reports: Your COVID-19 Travel Toolkit — October 1, 2020
Yahoo! News: How to get your money back from postponed events – September 23, 2020
SFGate: We applied to dozens of Craigslist SF rental scams. Here’s what happened. — September 15, 2020
MSN: History of women in the workplace – September 7, 2020
Los Angeles Times: Airlines say they may have been money-grubbing fee junkies before, but no longer — September 3, 2020
USA Today: Dog days of the pandemic create a thriving economy for man’s best friend – September 2, 2020
Washington Post: American and Delta join United in eliminating most change fees – August 31, 2020
Business Insider: The rise of fake ‘sugar daddies,’ who are tricking cash-strapped victims into coughing up thousands of dollars during lockdown – August 28, 2020
Washington Post: The Cybersecurity 202: Coronavirus crisis spawned more scams than any other event in the last decade — August 24, 2020
MSN: History of women in the workplace – August 14, 2020
The Verge: Rom Con – August 14, 2020
CreditCard.com: How to avoid ‘cardholder services’ scams – August 14, 2020
CBS 17: Top scams criminals are using to take your money – August 12, 2020
CBS 17: NC AG Stein, consumer experts to hold panel discussing COVID-19 scams – August 12, 2020
Market Insider: FICO Returns to Atlanta to Hold Free Virtual Financial Education Event to Help Empower Consumers – August 8, 2020
PYMNTS: FTC Provides Testimony On Anti-Fraud Efforts Amid Pandemic – July 22, 2020
Washington Journal: Sally Greenberg Discusses Coronavirus Scams & Consumer Protection – July 17, 2020
CBS 2: Got items to sell on eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace? Read this first – July 14, 2020
Yahoo! News: Schakowsky Chairs Hearing On Price-Gouging, Consumer Protections – July 9, 2020
CNBC: Americans lost $77 million to Covid-19 fraud — and that’s just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ – July 7, 2020
CBS Los Angeles: Consumers Still Waiting On Refunds For Canceled Trips, Events Months After Coronavirus Shutdowns Began – June 26, 2020
Yahoo Finance: 44 Ways To Trim Your Living Expenses During the Coronavirus Quarantine – June 25, 2020
CBS News: COVID-19 liability waivers now part of going to hair salons, gyms, theme parks and more – June 12, 2020
Associated Press: Criminals stealing unemployment benefits as claims surge – June 7, 2020
Morning Consult: In Fight Against COVID-19 Scam Sites, Lawmakers Push for Domain Name Ownership Records, More Accountability – June 3, 2020
MSN Travel: Chao to consumers: Drop dead – May 26, 2020
KOMO News: An old email scam is making a big comeback – May 21, 2020
CBS Los Angeles: Concert-Goers Still Struggling To Receive Refunds For Postponed, Rescheduled Events – May 19, 2020
USA Today: Immunizing all companies from coronavirus lawsuits would hurt both workers, consumers – May 18, 2020
The Hill: Buyer beware: False medical claims about CBD and COVID-19 – May 18, 2020
NBC 5 Chicago: Ticketmaster Accused of Unfairly Sitting on Millions of Dollars in Refunds – May 14, 2020
Mercury News: 6 things you can do to get a refund for canceled, postponed or rescheduled concerts – May 13, 2020
Consumer Reports: Proposed Law Would Guarantee Refunds for Air Travel Canceled by the Pandemic – May 13, 2020
Chicago Tribune: A Mokena family just wanted a puppy during the pandemic. Now they’re out $250 as advocates say dog scams are on the rise. – May 12, 2020
CBS 3 Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Warning About Growing Threat Of Scams Linked To Pandemic – May 11, 2020
Pew Charitable Trust: Where’s My Refund?: State AGs Step in to Help – May 4, 2020
Washington Post: White House and Congress clash over liability protections for businesses as firms cautiously weigh virus reopening plans – May 3, 2020
AARP: Olive Oil: Your Pantry’s Secret to a Longer Life – April 24, 2020
NBC Washington: CBD Companies Warned to Stop Making Coronavirus Claims – April 21, 2020
New York Times: Bogus Vaccines. Fake Testing Sites. Virus Frauds Are Flourishing. – April 17, 2020
Philadelphia Inquirer: Coronavirus canceled their flights and concerts. But they can’t get refunds. – April 16, 2020
New York Times: Angry Fans Say First the Concerts Were Canceled, Then the Refunds – April 9, 2020
POLITICO: Election security training goes online – April 9, 2020
Yahoo! Finance: 10 fake coronavirus offers to avoid at all costs – April 9, 2020
KOMO News: Scammers try to cash in on government stimulus payments – April 7, 2020
Nashville Channel 5: Gyms and fitness centers still charging members while closed – April 3, 2020
Asbury Park Press: Coronavirus NJ: New scams target your stimulus check – April 2, 2020
ABC 10: Debunked methods that some say will help fight off coronavirus – April 2, 2020
Skift: Will It Matter for U.S. Airlines With the Government as a Shareholder? – March 27, 2020
Teen Vogue: Fear of Disease and Workers’ Rights: What We Can Learn from American History – March 24, 2020
WUWM 89.7: ‘Steer Clear’ Of CBD Products, Says National Consumer Leagues – March 20, 2020
Orlando Sentinel: Consumers need protections from unknowns of CBD – March 12, 2020
Asbury Park Press: Coronavirus scams: NJ hunting price gougers, fake cures, investment ripoffs – March 10, 2020
Los Angeles Times: Critics say airlines’ proposed rule on unfair practices would make regulation harder – February 27, 2020
The Hill: Why Pearl Jam is wrong about the BOSS Act – February 26, 2020
POLITICO: DOT wants to change its treatment of unfair airline practices – February 21, 2020
NBC: Looking for love online? Romance scammers steal your heart to steal your money – February 13, 2020
IEG Policy: Whistleblower report, child labor settlement challenge Chipotle’s ‘food with integrity’ branding – February 11, 2020
TODAY: Chipotle employees say managers still ‘cut corners,’ putting food safety at risk – February 7, 2020
Business Insider: Chipotle’s management practices lead to food safety risks, according to 47 current and past employees – February 6, 2020
Bloomberg: Union Report Finds Food Safety Risks at New York Chipotle Stores – February 5, 2020
CNBC: Mastercard wants to give you fast access to cash — using only your cell phone – January 30, 2020
WCPO Cincinnati: More gift cards mysteriously drained before purchase – January 28, 2020
Morning Consult: Voters Are Calling on the FDA to Test and Regulate CBD – January 13, 2020
Havard Health: Harvard Health Ad Watch: When marketing puts your health at risk – January 8, 2020
Comcast Newsmakers: Safeguarding Digital Privacy: Computer Security Flaw – January 3, 2020
ABC 10: Thieves draining gift cards bought at La Jolla grocery stores – December 26, 2020
Los Angeles Times: Column: Ralphs is now charging 50 cents for cash back at the register – December 20, 2020
Fox 11: ‘Car wrap scam’: Officials warn college students about swindlers offering money to wrap car in advertising – December 18, 2020
NBC: College students are in the crosshairs of a new financial fraud – December 13, 2020
Washington Post: As passenger dissatisfaction soars, airline fines hit a historic low – December 5, 2019
AARP: Fraudsters Sell Nonexistent ‘Pets’ During Holiday Season – December 4, 2019
ABC 7: Congressman Dean Phillips Joins FICO at Free Consumer Financial Education Event – December 3, 2019
The Daily Item: Consumer Confidential: These holiday scams are heavy on naughty, totally lacking in nice – November 27, 2019
CBS News: FAA tests airplane seat size safety for first time, but some critics call experiments “a sham” – November 26, 2019
Roll Call: It’s time to regulate olive oil – November 26, 2019
Fox 32 Chicago: A quarter of Americans aren’t washing their hands while cooking, survey finds – November 25, 2019
NJ.com: Powerful N.J. Dem wants to know why brokers get those Springsteen tickets before you do – November 24, 2019
Thrillist: Happy Friendsgiving, Study Says 26% of Americans Fail to Wash Hands While Cooking – November 22, 2019
STAT: As FDA toils over how to regulate CBD, frustration builds on all sides – November 22, 2019
WLRN Miami: Poll: 86% Of Floridians Support More CBD Research – November 20, 2019
Market Screener: Consumer Groups Call for FDA Oversight of Rapidly Growing CBD Market – November 19, 2019
ABC 10: Fact or Fiction: Vitaminwater promoting itself as a flu shot alternative again? – November 18, 2019
The Hill: How we can make Americans safer online – November 11, 2019
Food & Wine: Olive Oil Has a Fraud Problem—Can the FDA Fix It? – November 7, 2019
Morning Consult: Better Policing by Social Media Needed to Protect Us from Counterfeit Drugs – November 5, 2019
AARP: Don’t Let a Scam Derail Your Holiday Travel – November 4, 2019
Sun Sentinel: Gift cards are most popular payment demanded by scammers – October 29, 2019
RealClear Markets: Why Banks Should Be Held More Strictly Accountable for 2008 – October 29, 2019
DeBanked: Is The Definition Of Accredited Investor Ripe For Change? – October 26, 2019
VICE Media: Comcast Is Lobbying Against Encryption That Could Prevent it From Learning Your Browsing History – October 23, 2019
Los Angelos Times: Fliers are bigger, seats are smaller: Consumer groups say airline safety tests are outdated – October 22, 2019
Los Angelos Times: Van Nuys woman wins $750,000! Except for one small thing – October 22, 2019
Wall Street Journal: A Deadline Passes With Little to Show for Fliers – October 9, 2019
NBC: Here are 4 red flags to watch out for when buying a car – September 25, 2019
ABC 27: Scammers draining store gift cards – September 18, 2019
NBC 4: FEMA scrambles to secure unnecessarily shared data – September 16, 2019
MSN Money: Watch for These 9 Signs of Identity Theft – September 16, 2019
Aviation Week: Lawsuit against Spirit for bag fees returns to appeals court – September 12, 2019
Been Verified: Email Scams: Beware of These Common Fraud Attempts – August 30, 2019
Wall Street Journal: Easy Fix to Cut Food Waste: Cleaning Up Date Labels – August 30, 2019
Associated Press: Frustrated with event ticketing? New ventures try to help – August 24, 2019
WCPO 9 (ABC News): Gift card scam targets school shopping mom – August 23, 2019
The Hill: Compound medicine regulation is key to patient safety – August 15, 2019
Washington Post: The bitter truth about Ivory Coast’s cocoa farms – August 11, 2019
Forbes: Video Games Can Be A Gateway To Problem Gambling, FTC Warned – August 9, 2019
Barchart: If You Purchased Seagram’s Ginger Ale Products, A Class Action Settlement May Affect You – July 22, 2019
Bloomberg Law: North Carolina Bill Lifting Teen Work Limits Sent to Gov. (1) – July 16, 2019
NBC News: Get a call from the Social Security Administration? It’s the latest government imposter scam – July 15, 2019
The Center for Public Integrity: A push to equalize labor laws for child farmworkers, who are often immigrants – July 3, 2019
Washington Post: This man ate ‘expired’ food for a year. Here’s why expiration dates are practically meaningless. – June 17, 2019
San Francisco Chronicle: Open Forum: California can put the brakes on unscrupulous automakers – June 17, 2019
Forbes: Lawmakers Want To End Online Ticket Gouging – June 17, 2019
TRT World: DC Direct – Forgotten Children: Child Labor in the US – June 16, 2019
Los Angeles Times: CFPB celebrates record of consumer protection — except for the whole watchdog thing – June 14, 2019
NBC News: Use payment apps like Venmo, Zelle and CashApp? Here’s how to protect yourself from scammers – June 11, 2019
PR Newswire: Nader Headlines Airline Safety Summit June 4 – May 30, 2019
RT America: Petitioning Game of Thrones & Syria, Huawei banned from operating in the US (E969) – May 22, 2019
Washington Post: In travel, what’s next for consumer-friendly legislation? – May 16, 2019
NJ News: 5 things that have changed for consumers since Trump became president – May 15, 2019
POLITICO: More details from inside the infrastructure meeting: MAILBAG – May 14, 2019
Ashbury Park Press: Social Security impostor scam: It’s growing, and this is how they trick you – May 13, 2019
FOX 40: U.S. Senator Doug Jones Joins FICO at Free Consumer Financial Education Event in Birmingham – May 6, 1029
Fortune: Measuring the Legacy of Foxconn CEO Terry Gou – April 16, 2019
The Washington Post: Tax Day is April 15. Next, beware of IRS scams. – April 11, 2019
Toronto Star: Your car is watching you. But who owns the billions worth of data? – April 10, 2019
U.S. News: How to Avoid Scholarship Scams – April 1, 2019
Los Angeles Times: Boeing charged extra for safety features. The 737 Max crashes show why that’s a bad idea – March 22, 2019
John Hopkins University’s HUB: Widespread confusion about food safety labels leads to food waste, survey finds – March 14, 2019
Wall Street Journal: Boeing 737 MAX: The Latest Example of a Passive DOT – March 12, 2019
Market Insider: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Congressman Steven Horsford Joins FICO at Free Consumer Financial Education Event in Las Vegas – March 11, 2019
ABC 7: DC high school students prepare for national consumer competition – March 6, 2019
Washington Post: The Technology 202: Consumers advocates want Washington to tackle ‘Wild West’ of DNA test kits – March 1, 2019
Science Daily: Misunderstanding food date labels linked with higher food discards – Feb 19, 2019
NBC 6: How Retailers Grade You to Determine Customer Treatment – Feb 15, 2019
Salon: Public still at risk as shutdown impact reverberates – Feb 7, 2019
Politico Pro: Making the case for the Dietary Guidelines to focus more on portion size – Feb 6, 2019
CBS 12: Romance scams on the rise – Feb 5, 2019
The Detroit News: Opinion: Hold foreign automakers accountable – Feb 3, 2019
ABC 13: New fraud report shows increase in romance scams – Feb 1, 2019
Creditcards.com: How to pay, send, receive money using Google Pay – Jan 31, 2019
NBC 5 News: How Retailers Grade You to Determine Customer Treatment – Jan 30, 2019
KOMO News: Fraud Alert: Scams related to government shutdown – Jan 25, 2019
NBC News: Switching to digital billing statements? Here’s what you need to know. – Jan 23, 2019
KOMO News: Government shutdown means open season for many phone and email scammers – Jan 18, 2019
Creditcards.com: How will the new Democratic Congress affect consumers? – Jan 3, 2019
The Seattle Times: 5 things to know before switching credit cards – Dec 29, 2018
The Daily KOS: WOW2: Early December Women Trailblazers and Events in OUR History – 2018 – Dec 22, 2018
The Los Angeles Times: ‘Unqualified’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump appointee set to take over consumer agency – Dec 4, 2018
Politico: Rounding up Hill chatter on infrastructure, gas tax – November 29, 2018
The Los Angeles Times: Trump administration’s own analyses indicate many of its new regulations will hurt vulnerable Americans – November 20, 2018
The Washington Post: Could you fit in this airplane bathroom? – November 17, 2018
AMA Wire: Examining the ethics of what’s on your patients’ dinner table – October 19, 2018
Marie Claire: Everything at Stake for the Environment in the Midterms – October 18, 2018
Associated Press: Facebook wants people to invite its cameras into their homes – October 9, 2018
ABC News: Low-cost Primera Air abruptly shuts down, stranding crews and passengers – October 2, 2018
The Washington Examiner: Airlines defeat an ‘existential threat’ in FAA funding bill – September 24, 2018
KGW 8 of NBC: Car scammers appear in Oregon newspaper classifieds, again – September 12, 2018
WHNT 19 of CBS: New Study Shows How Fake Checks Bait Consumers – September 9, 2018
The Mercury News: Letter: Proposition 12 a big step forward for public safety – September 8, 2018
CBS New York: Experts: Beware Of The 809 Area Code Phone Scam – August 23, 2018
NBC News: Complaints about fraudulent security alarm sales are on the rise – August 16, 2018
ABC Action News: Crossing guards warn of new danger: Younger kids distracted by smartphones walking to school – August 9, 2018
The Hill: Allow HSA dollars to be used for over-the-counter drugs – July 25, 2018
Time Magazine: The 10 Best and Worst Oils For Your Health – July 23, 2018
The New England Journal of Medicine: The Calorie-Labeling Saga — Federal Preemption and Delayed Implementation of Public Health Law – July 16, 2018
MSN News: 5 things to know before switching credit cards – July 12, 2018
CBS in the Morning: Tyler Perry warns fans not to fall for Facebook scams using his name – July 11, 2018
The Guardian: American 12-year-olds can’t buy cigarettes. Why can they work in tobacco fields? – June 28, 2018
The Atlantic: The Overlooked Children Working America’s Tobacco Fields – June 25th, 2018
AdWeek: Facebook Is Providing Privacy Help to Small and Midsized Businesses, Developers – June 19, 2018
USA Today: On air traffic control, don’t let airlines dupe passengers – June 5, 2018
CBS New York: Misspelling Web Addresses Can Lead to Trouble, Experts Say – May 31, 2018
The Washington Post: Washington doesn’t need to enable big airlines’ power grab – May 15, 2018
Forbes: Structured Settlements, Then And Now – May 7, 2018
The Washington Post: How to prevent a typo from making you an identity theft victim – May 3, 2018
Chicago Tribune: Academic bowls, standardized tests? Done that. These West Chicago High School students focus on ‘life smarts’ – April 29, 2018
The Washington Post: New legislation could make it harder to tell how much your airline tickets cost – April 19, 2018
The Washington Post: Red flags that your tax preparer is a fraud – April 5, 2018
The Los Angeles Times: 56 years later, Kennedy’s call for a consumer bill of rights is forgotten under Trump – March 15, 2018
Politico: Boeing names new executive VP of government operations – March 1, 2018
The Morning Call: Consumer Confidential column: Consumer protection agency will do the bare minimum – February 28, 2018
Yahoo Finance: Tax return scammers are taking a big hit – February 23, 2018
Chicago Tribune: Under Trump, consumer agency promises to do the bare minimum, and nothing more – February 20, 2018
Pew Charitable Trusts: Despite Bans, Ticket-Buying Bots Still Snag the Best Seats – February 2, 2018
USA Today: A plea for transparency on airline fees – January 10, 2018
The Oregonian: Resolving to eat more fruits and vegetables? Imperfect Produce could be the answer – January 03, 2018
The Los Angeles Times: 2017 marked a year of tearing down consumer protections ‘brick by brick’ – December 31, 2018
NBC News: How to avoid losing money to ‘utility company’ imposter scam – November 29, 2017
US News & World Report: The deadline for Medicare enrollment is near: Don’t forget to review your plan – November 28, 2017
Bloomberg: New York City creates guidelines to help coding schools go legit – November 21, 2017
Washington Examiner: Air traffic control privatization is just an airline power grab – November 21, 2017
International Business Times: FCC votes to deregulate media ownership rules, Lifeline program – November 16, 2017
Los Angeles Times: Calorie counts on menus will be fully enforced by the FDA in 2018 – November 8, 2017
The Hill: Moving forward with menu labeling – at last – October 13, 2017
New York Times: Equifax calls for free credit locks. Experian’s reply? Nope. – October 4, 2017
Politico: GOP proposes death to the ‘death tax’ – September 28, 2017
Food and Wine Magazine: The FDA has agreed to a new compliance date for calorie counts on menus – September 28, 2017
NBC News: Delta to offer free texting aboard flights in latest bid to draw customers – September 27, 2017
Politco: Equifax faces big fallout – September 11, 2017
Politico: Congress diving into DACA – September 11, 2017
NPR Marketplace: House plans vote as deadline looms for FAA reauthorization – September 11, 2017
Los Angeles Times: Even as Wells Fargo scandal deepens, GOP lawmakers push bank deregulation – September 5, 2017
Daily Mail: The future of concerts? Outrage as Taylor Swift fans are told to buy her merchandise and new album to gain ‘boost’ points to get in front of line for show tickets – August 26, 2017
Buzzfeed: People have feelings about how Taylor Swift is trying to change the way we buy concert tickets – August 25, 2017
The Huffington Post: The not-so-secret war on consumer protection – August 25, 2017
NPR: Despite proven technology, attempts to make table saws safer drags on – August 9, 2017
CNBC: American Greed report: Hoping to score a prime ticket? Here’s how to protect yourself – July 29, 2017
Comcast Newsmakers: Fraud and today’s top scams – July 28, 2017
The Washington Post: As the House rushes toward summer recess, the date of 30,000 federal workers is undecided – July 27, 2017
The National Law Review: Menu of the Day: Menu labeling requirements – July 26, 2017
The Washington Post: As White House touts ‘Made in America,’ it seeks to cut office U.S. firms say helps them compete – July 17, 2017
The Washington Post: This bill makes it unlawful to remove passengers from planes. But that’s not enough. – June 29, 2017
Politico: Consumer groups sue over menu labeling delay – June 8, 2017
Reuters: Groups sue FDA over delay in fast-food nutrition labeling – June 8, 2017
Bloomberg BNA: Air traffic plan an airline ‘power grab’: Consumer group – June 6, 2017
The Huffington Post: FDA must continue to protect vulnerable patients – June 5, 2017
USA Today: On air traffic control, don’t let airlines dupe passengers – June 5, 2017
CBS News: Watchdog groups decry “attack” on consumer protections – May 10, 2017
CNBC: Time for an air travel Bill of Rights? – May 2, 2017
The Hill: Air traffic control privatization: A risky corporate giveaway that will harm consumers – April 27, 2017
Forbes: What’s really in your favorite chicken sandwich? Dr. Oz, fast food and Subway – April 25, 2017
The Washington Post: After United dragging incident, 3 major airlines change policies affecting bumped passengers – April 17, 2017
The Hill: United dragging incident fuels push for passenger rights – April 13, 2017
The Washington Post: United CEO says he felt ‘shame; watching video of man dragged from flight and accepts responsibility – April 12, 2017
The Huffington Post: Repeal of the broadband privacy rule is a blow to all consumers – April 10, 2017
Los Angeles Times: GOP lawmaker, pockets stuffed with bank cash, leads assault on consumer bureau – April 7, 2017
U.S. News and World Report: As ICE cracks down, scams ramp up – March 16, 2017
The Washington Post: How to tell if your tax preparer is a crook – March 15, 2017
NBC News: Watch out for fake tax preparers who steal your identity and run off with your cash – March 13, 2017
The Huffington Post: Fighting fraud, one tax return at a time – March 8, 2017
Bloomberg: IRS could use cyber order in pitch for budget increase – February 23, 2017
Politico: AFP readies border adjustment push – February 17, 2017
Yahoo Finance: How date food labels contribute to food waste – Februrary 17, 2017
Yahoo Finance: Tax fraud crackdown to delay early filers’ refunds – February 15, 2017
The Huffington Post: Tales of woe from the world of online dating – February 14, 2017
Bloomberg: Is Valentine’s Day a threat to your retirement? – February 14, 2017
MSN: You may be buying “fake” extra-virgin olive oil – How to stop – February 13, 2017
Consumer Affairs: Internet fraud again tops the list of scams in 2016 – February 2, 2017
Huffington Post: EITC Awareness Day: Millions of Americans eligible for tax break – January 26, 2017
PR Newswire: New mandatory IRS tax refund delay change is important news for taxpayers – January 5, 2017
The New York Times: For earned-income credit filers, refunds will be later – January 4, 2017
The Washington Post: Traveling abroad? Here’s how to avoid cell phone bill shock – December 15, 2016
Yahoo: 8 ways to cut your risk of fraud during holiday travel – December 14, 2016
Forbes: Ben Franklin blitz: To keep profits healthy, insurers want you wealthy, wise – December 11, 2016
The Huffington Post: The dark side of 2016 holiday gift-giving – December 8, 2016
USA Today: Some IRS refunds to be delayed until Feb. 15 – December 6, 2016
The Huffington Post: Staying safe in the wild world of third-party app stores – November 1, 2016
The Washington Post: New DOT initiatives target airlines’ baggage and price transparency. Are they enough? – October 27, 2016
Yahoo: SIM-swapping scam lets fraudsters drain your accounts – October 26, 2016
Politico: Why AHIP and National Consumers League are launching an unlikely team-up – October 18, 2016
Yahoo: Prescription drugs from overseas can save you hundreds, but are they safe? – October 17, 2016
The Washington Post: Tobacco work no necessary evil – October 16, 2016
The Huffington Post: Defending FDA: Agency requires critical funding to protect consumer health, safety – October 4, 2016
Morning Consult: Smoke, mirrors and the Herbalife settlement – October 3, 2016
Forbes: It’s extra virgin olive oil day – is your EVOO real or fake? – October 3, 2016
NBC News: Celebrities it back at fake news sites shilling diet pills, face creams – October 2, 2016
Forbes: It’s extra virgin olive oil day – is your EVOO real or fake? – September 30, 2016
Good Call: How to protect yourself from identity theft & fraud – August 29, 2016
The Huffington Post: From patient to consumer: Reimagining health care from a consumer perspective – August 18, 2016
The Hill: Congress: Beware of this scam – August 12, 2016
Eater: Why the laws policing menu fraud don’t really work – August 2, 2016
Mashable: 4 ways you can help curb the tech industry’s child labor problem – July 30, 2016
Yahoo: Why ticket prices are going through the roof – June 30, 2016
The Boston Globe: Document ransom has gone high-tech – June 17, 2016
The Hill: Fans deserve protection in the ticket marketplace – June 16, 2016
NBC News: Fraud alert: Scammers get victims to pay with iTunes gift cards – May 30, 2016
USA Today: Are outrageous airline fees going buh-bye? – May 30, 2016
The Economist: Why America’s food labels are approaching their best before date – May 25, 2016
National Geographic – The Plate: “Sell by” date labels confuse customers, increase food waste – May 20, 2016
The Atlantic – City Lab: Everyone is super confused about food labels – May 11, 2016
The Huffington Post: Reducing food waste in America: The next hot consumer issue – May 10, 2016
USA Today: The software that threatens your identity: Column – May 6, 2016
Yahoo: Resort fees spread like wildfire, and spark new efforts to ban them – March 7, 2016
The Huffington Post: As T-Mobile rises, questions emerge over treatment of workers, consumers – February 23, 2016
The Washington Post: Seat sizes and fare disclosure make this congressional debate a must-watch for air travelers – February 16, 2016
Forbes: The olive oil scam: If 80% is fake, why do you keep buying it? – February 10, 2016
The Washington Post: Airline lobbyists and consumer advocates are posted to duke it out over the FAA bill’s fine print – February 5, 2016
The Huffington Post: New York City will replace pay phones with Wi-Fi hotspots – January 4, 2016
The Boston Globe: N.Y. payphones become Wi-Fi hot spots – January 2, 2016
CBS News: Old phone booths transformed into Wi-Fi hotspots – January 1, 2016
USA Today: Eight smart travel predictions for 2016 – December 21, 2015
NBC News: Phone fraud gets harder as FTC bans payment methods favored by crooks – November 30, 2015
Yahoo: The impostors that may be hiding in your olive oil – November 24, 2015
Town and Country Magazine: Fancy Italian oil brands accused of selling fake extra virgin – November 12, 2015
CBS News: 3 scams to watch out for this holiday season – November 10, 2015
NBC News: ID thieves use switch to ‘chip’ credit cards as fresh scam bait – November 2, 2015
The Huffington Post: To protect and serve? – October 14, 2015
The Hill: The Supreme Court and collective action – October 6, 2015
Time Magazine: Peanut outbreak victims ask judge for $500,000 in restitution for food safety groups – September 21, 2015
Forbes: Ackman’s assault on Herbalife risks more than hedge fund regulation – September 14, 2015
MarketWatch: 5 unhealthy things drugstores hawk – September 3, 2015
The Huffington Post UK: FDA approves first libido pill for women: Here’s what you need to know – August 26, 2015
International Business Times: ‘Female Viagra’ approval: Did Sprout Pharmaceuticals set a dangerous precedent in earning FDA go-ahead for Addyi? – August 24, 2015
New York Post: Female Viagra ‘takes sex to a whole new level’ – August 20, 2015
Politico: An FDA green light for ‘female Viagra’ drug – August 19, 2015
The New York Times: FDA approves Addyi, a libido pill for women – August 18, 2015
The Washington Post: FDA approves controversial drug for women with low sex drives – August 18, 2015
Reuters: U.S. FDA approves ‘female Viagra’ with strong warning – August 18, 2015
CNBC: Even the Score: FDA approval of first-ever medical treatment option for HSDD is a game changer for women – August 18, 2015
CBS: Buy buttons changing the way you shop – August 18, 2015
Bloomberg: Raleigh’s Sprout Pharmaceuticals awaits FDA ruling on female libido drug – August 14, 2015
MSN: Grocery store finds: Best extra virgin olive oil for total health – August 14, 2015
Politico: Sexual politics boosts bid for ‘pink Viagra’ – August 13, 2015
The Washington Post: The paper lobby’s new federal target: The Securities and Exchange Commission – August 10, 2015
Yahoo: Need to cancel a booking? Good luck with that refund – July 30, 2015
The Washington Post: The business recouped their money from your booking. Why shouldn’t you? – July 23, 2015
CNN Money: Scam Awareness Alliance warning – “Money flipping” scams target consumers on social media sites – July 20, 2015
Forbes: The hidden fees travelers need to know about – June 30, 2015
CBS News: Don’t let a scam sink your summer vacation – June 25, 2015
Fox News: ‘Female viagra’ is dividing the women’s health community – June 17, 2015
The Hill: FDA should rescind switch to electronic drug labeling – June 17, 2015
Huffington Post: Has Congress failed air travelers? – June 14, 2015
The New York Times: Aid to women, or bottom line? Advocates split on libido pill – June 13, 2015
Aljazeera America: Is the little pink pill pitting science against gender politics? – June 12, 2015
Aljazeera America: Child labor still a growing epidemic in poor countries – June 12, 2015
The Washington Post: FDA advisory panel recommends approval of ‘female Viagra’ – June 4, 2015
The Washington Post: Is Washington ignoring air travelers? – June 4, 2015
Huffington Post: Little-known provision of the Affordable Care Act is about to pay major dividends for US consumers – June 3, 2015
CBS This Morning: FDA taking another look at sex drug for women – June 3, 2015
Huffington Post: Passing the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act could prevent major auto recalls – June 2, 2015
PR Newswire: 4 consumer, low-income and rural groups: Wireless Lifeline reforms are working, program should be continued – June 2, 2015
Bloomberg Business: How airlines turned your vacation plans into a losing bet – May 28, 2015
Bloomberg Business: FTC report: Nevadans at high risk of ID theft – March 10, 2015
NBC News: 10 facts you likely didn’t know about caffeine – March 10, 2015
Bloomberg: Consumer advocates urge Obama to strengthen Privacy Bill of Rights – March 3, 2015
The Washington Post: Protection is in the hands of the one whose identity is being targeted – March 3, 2015
Consumer Watchdog: 14 consumer groups, including consumer watchdog, outline shortcomings in White House privacy legislation – March 3, 2015
The Washington Examiner: Who are the anti-vaxxers? – March 2, 2015
Chicago Sun-Times: After lobbying, drugmaker resubmits twice-failed women’s sex pill – February 17, 2015
Business Insider: Kill switch has saved thousands of iPhones around the world from getting stolen – February 11, 2015
Yahoo: Smartphone theft drops in London, the U.S. cities as anti-theft ‘kill switches’ installed – February 11, 2015
Newsweek: Andrew Wakefield, father of the anti-vaccine movement, responds to the current measles outbreak for the first time – February 10, 2015
Huffington Post: Super Bowl stadium massive taxpayer boondoggle – February 3, 2015
CBS MoneyWatch: Consumer groups cheer move to rein in banking “blacklist” – January 29, 2015
Credit.com: More people are complaining about debt collection scams – January 27, 2015
The Daily Caller: Should government require PINs for credit cards? – January 27, 2015
PR Newswire: Nine groups urge FINRA task force to release data on mandatory arbitration for investors – January 21, 2015
Consumer Reports: Groups call for strong consumer rights agenda – January 16, 2015
Huffington Post: Bess Meyerson: Beauty queen, consumer protection pioneer – January 8, 2015
NBC News: Selling your old phone online? Watch for pitfalls – January 6, 2015
C-SPAN: Consumer protection information – January 3, 2015
The Hill: Protecting consumers’ data should be at the top of new Congress’ agenda – December 18, 2014
Yahoo: Thirty-three percent of data breach victims become victims of fraud – December 15, 2014
NJ.com: Bamboozled: ‘Tis the season…for mystery shopper scams right here in New Jersey – December 11, 2014
The Hill:Overnight Tech: Groups cheer as FOIA update heads to house – December 8, 2014
CBS: ‘Tis the season to avoid credit card fraud – December 4, 2014
The Hill: Health groups warn: Consumers ‘in the dark’ about E.Coli risk – November 17, 2014
The Christian Science Monitor: Berkeley passes first in the nation soda tax. Will other cities follow? – November 5, 2014
NJ.com: How much are you really paying in ATM fees? Use our calculator to find out – October 3, 2014
CBS: The campaign against paperless tickets – October 1, 2014
ABC: U.S. coalition issues essential medicine safety tips for upcoming cold and flu season – September 25, 2014
PR Newswire: Countdown to National Cyber Security Awareness Month kicks off – September 18, 2014
NASDAQ: Beware the perils of prepaid cards – September 13, 2014
TheStreet: 5 common sense tips to help avoid credit card fraud, ID theft – September 8, 2014
New York Times: Just 13, and working risky 12-hour shifts in the tobacco fields – September 6, 2014
The Boston Globe: Turbulence ahead as airlines fees are probed – September 5, 2014
CBS: At what age should children have their own cell phones? – September 3, 2014
PR Newswire: McNeil Consumer Health hosts symposium at PAINWeek to improve understanding of over the counter (OTC) analgesics as complexities in patient care increase – September 3, 2014
CBS Evening News: Home Depot looking into possible security breach – September 3, 2014
The Seattle Times: Airlines profiting, flier hurting, and Senate is taking a look – September 1, 2014
CBS: 5 things college students should know about money – August 29, 2014
The Washington Post: Are domestic airlines making money by fleecing customers? – August 28, 2014
USA Today: Smartphone ‘kill switch’ becomes law in California – August 26, 2014
The Chicago Tribune: California to require anti-theft ‘kill switches’ on smartphones – August 26, 2014
FOX Business: Flight cancelled? Travel insurance can help – August 20, 2014
CBS: Don’t fall prey to this PayPal scam – August 19, 2014
Jezebel: FDA to mull over Viagra drugs for ladies at October workshop. Yay. – August 14, 2014
MSN Money: Study: Data breaches pose a greater risk – August 11, 2014
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Keep airfares transparent: Airlines Want Congress to sow more confusion – August 7, 2014
USA Today: Your passwords are like money in a bank vault – August 7, 2014
CNBC: MoneyPak, a popular prepaid money card, opens path to fraud schemes – August 1, 2014
The Baltimore Sun: Consumer groups, airline industry debate what’s fair on fares – July 31, 2014
Huffington Post: Would you buy a $1 airfare? Congress may be about to – July 20, 2014
The Washington Post: The Airfare transparency Act, set to pass through Congress in an unlikely way – July 17, 2014
Pfizer: #FOGO-new survey reveals 87% of Americans have a fear of getting old – July 16, 2014
The Hill: Congress should choose consumers over airlines special interests – July 16, 2014
Chicago Sun Times: New study says Chicagoans among the biggest victims of data fraud – July 16, 2014
Examiner.com: Dog’s recovery from fatal illness harmed by phony donations to GoFundMe (NCL) July 8, 2014
Yahoo: FTC commissioner Terrell McSweeny speaks at National Consumers League event on data breach, identity theft (NCL) July 8, 2014
The Hill: Survey: Data breaches leading to lost trust (NCL) July 1, 2014
Politico: As Canadian anti-spam law takes effect, Microsoft reverses course – Today: Officials share plans for China (NCL) July 1, 2014
Business Wire: New Javelin Strategy & Research/National Consumers League Study: Consumers losing trust in businesses, expect government action on fraud and data breach (NCL) June 30, 2014
Miami Herald: Miami fraud victims want tighter regulations, study says (Fraud.org) June 30, 2014
Columbus Business First: U.S. health coalition releases new resource on acetaminophen, America’s most common used drug ingredient (Script Your Future) June 26, 2014
The Detroit News: Safety groups urge FTC to halt CarMax advertising over unrepaired recalled vehicles (NCL) June 24, 2014
Bloomberg: Hackers seen using Youtube to sell stolen credit cards (Sally Greenberg) June 17, 2014
ABC News: Victim spreads word on payday loan scam, don’t be next (Fraud.org) June 10, 2014
The Hill: Franken: ‘Stalking apps must be shut down’ (Sally Greenberg) June 4, 2014
Politico: At&t: Bundle boost deserves green light from regulators–Honda takes 51 percent in CA-!7–Senate intel gets latest NSA effort going (Sally Greenberg) June 4, 2014
Boston.com: Payment by preloaded card screams ‘Scam!’ (Fraud.org) June 2, 2014
Boston Globe: Scammers move on to prepaid cards (NCL) June 1, 2014
The Hill: Senate panel to examine ‘stalking apps’ (NCL) May 28, 2014
Examiner.com: High number of calls to police about door-to-door solicitors (NCL) May 25, 2014
Detroit Free Press: Why don’t alcoholic drinks have nutrition labels? (NCL) May 22, 2014
Merced Sun Star: LifeSmarts pays off for Los Banos teens (LifeSmarts) May 16, 2014
Yahoo: These Kids Are Better With Money Than You Are (LifeSmarts) May 14, 2014
CBS: Con Artists Keep Track Of Victims, Pass Names To Other Scammers In ‘Sucker Lists’ (Sally Greenberg) May 12, 2014
Amarillo Globe News: Beilue: Longtime Friona teacher teaches 4 R’s (LifeSmarts) May 6, 2014
Valley News: Mascoma Valley high team proves its fiscal smarts in national competition (LifeSmarts) May 6, 2014
The Providence Journal: Barrington teens take 3rd place in national competition (LifeSmarts) April 29, 2014
CBS MoneyWatch: The Bangladesh factory collapse one year later (Sally Greenberg) April 23, 2014
The Chicago Tribune: Airline change fees: ‘Optional’ fees that punish (NCL) April 22, 2013
CNBC: Don’t fall for the ‘phantom debt collector’ scam (John Breyault) April 13, 2014
Time Magazine: How a proposed ‘transparent’ law would blatantly mislead consumers (Sally Greenberg) April 11, 2014
The Huffington Post: Rule mandating rear view camera in vehicles will save lives(NCL) April 6, 2014
Bloomberg: GM know-nothing chiefs buck post-Tylenol crisis standard (Sally Greenberg) April 4, 2014
The Sacramento Bee: Ask Mr. Dad: But, Dad everyone else has one (NCL) April 1, 2014
Bloomberg TV: How did GM, HNTSA ignore ignition-switch fix? (Sally Greenberg) March 31, 2014
The Washington Post: Women’s fight for better pay is about more than just money(NCL) March 28, 2014
Bloomberg News: Auto regulator has 51 people tracing 250 million cars (Sally Greenberg) March 26, 2014
US News and Report: Jackpot: Target data-theft victims become a credit agency gold mine (John Breyault) March 26, 2014
The Boston Globe: Senator Ed Markey lauded for championing cause of the consumer (NCL) March 21, 2014
The Hill: Providing real pharmacy competition under Medicare (NCL) March 19, 2014
Associated Press: Ackman wins round as FTC starts Herbalife probe (NCL) March 13, 2014
The Washington Post: Will a proposed airlines transparency law help consumers, or let the airlines be deceptive? (Sally Greenberg) March 13, 2014
The Hill: Consumer groups protest TV bill draft (NCL) March 10, 2014
Reuters: Five signs it’s a scam! MoneyGram spotlights fraud education (Fraud.org) March 7, 2014
Reuters: 26 leading health groups call on drug stores and other retailers to follow CVS’s example and end tobacco sales (NCL) February 26, 2014
The Washington Post: Group tries to slow federal government’s move away from paper to the Web (Sally Greenberg) February 16, 2014
The Consumerist: Groups call on Walgreens to stop “evaluating” cigarette sales and just stop them already (NCL) February 12, 2014
PR Newswire: National Consumers League and NOW: FDA delays approval of first ever drug treatment for low sexual desire in women (NCL) February 11, 2014
Dallas Morning News: Telemarketing fraud on the rise as scammers find ways to call millions (NCL) February 5, 2014
CNBC: Scammers switch back to phone calls to target victims (Fraud.org) February 4, 2014
New York Post: Pyramid scheme talk in the house (Sally Greenberg) January 30, 2014
CBS News: Top 6 U.S. Scams (NCL) January 24, 2014
Market Watch: 5 things not to buy at drugstores (including drugs) (Sally Greenberg) January 15, 2014
Reuters: What Target customers should know about identity theft protection (John Breyault) January 14, 2014
Milwaukee Business Journal: AFGE, food safety groups urge Congress to reject poultry inspection outsourcing plan (NCL) January 8, 2014
MoneyGram: New year, new tricks! MoneyGram warns about new fraud schemes (NCL) January 2, 2014
USA Today: Change fees and travel insurance continue to rise (John Breyault) December 26, 2013
USA Today: Why can’t airline tickets be transferable? (Sally Greenberg) December 23, 2013
FTC Gov: FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez speaks at National Consumers League event on identity theft (NCL) December 16, 2013
U.S. News and World Report: ‘Obamaphone’ backers want to prevent $5 charge in Georgia (NCL) December 12, 2013
Forbes: State takes measures to combat ‘Obama Phone’ abuse as FCC ramps up fines (NCL) December 12, 2013
The Hill: “Mission Accomplished” on identity theft? Not so fast. (Op-ed by John Breyault) December 12, 2013
Huffington Post: ‘Tis the season to be mobile: What businesses can do to prepare(NCL) December 9, 2013
ABC News: What smartphone plan is right for your family? (John Breyault) December 3, 2013
MoneyGram: MoneyGram reminds consumers scam artists don’t take holidays(Fraud.org) December 2, 2013
Los Angeles Times: Travel insurance doesn’t always make sense, consumer group says (NCL) December 1, 2013
The Seattle Times: Think twice before buying airlines’ insurance (NCL) November 30, 2013
New York Times: Consumer safety chief leaves a small agency with bigger powers(Sally Greenberg) November 29, 2013
PR Newswire: The young and the giftless: Young adults most vulnerable to online holiday failures (Sally Greenberg) November 27, 2013
Huffington Post: Walmart workers will make history on Friday as America confronts growing inequality (NCL) November 26, 2013
Fox Business: Layaway 2013: Survives recession’s end, but evolves (John Breyault) November 25, 2013
About.com: Travel insurance: Buyer beware (NCL) November 24, 2013
Reuters: US homeowners won’t get much relief from JPMorgan deal (John Breyault) November 19, 2013
PR Newswire: US health coalition issues public safety message for acetaminophen users(NCL) November 12, 2013
Bloomberg Businessweek: New efforts to get the FTC to regulate direct sellers(NCL) November 11, 2013
Slate: Christmas season starts earlier every year (Florence Kelley) November 6, 2013
The Hill: Food safety groups blast farm bill amendments (NCL) October 23, 2013
Finanzen: Poor medication adherence in Americans with multiple chronic conditions – Anticipating and addressing a looming threat (NCL) October 15, 2013
Yahoo: The shutdown threatens food, safety and finances (NCL) October 11, 2013
ABC News: Beware of scammers using Obamacare to steal your money or identity(NCL) October 7, 2013
Yahoo: Paperless ticket trend leaves unbanked outside the gate (John Breyault) October 4, 2013
Chicago Tribune: When your travel insurance doesn’t insure you (NCL) October 1, 2013
Today.com: You can say goodbye to annoying automated robocalls (John Breyault) September 30, 2013
Los Angeles Times: How to get around pricey airline ticket change fees (NCL) September 29, 2013
The Wall Street Journal: What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act(Rebecca Burkholder) September 28, 2013
Time Magazine: How to make airlines tickets less…awful (NCL) September 28, 2013
Yahoo: Airlines make billions in ticket change fees, travel insurance commissions(NCL) September 26, 2013
Washington Post: Flight insurance may not be a bargain (NCL) September 23, 2012
USA Today: Consumer advocates: Watch out for health reform fraud (NCL) September 23, 2013
PR Newswire: Wage theft division of Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP files class action complaint against Arnold Palmer Golf Management (NCL) September 18, 2013
Yahoo: Dangers of energy drinks (Teresa Green) September 16, 2013
USA Today: Christopher Elliott: Don’t fall for airlines ‘unbundling’ ploy (NCL) September 16, 2013
ABC News: Lifeline phone program’s approval process raises concerns about provider TerraCom Inc. (John Breyault) September 15, 2013
Zimbio: Saws cut off 4,000 fingers a year. This gadget could fix that. (Sally Greenberg) September 11, 2013
Time Magazine: Price check! Which drugstore chain is most likely to overcharge you? (NCL) September 9, 2013
CNN: Walgreens prices vary as much as 55% at some stores, study finds (Sally Greenberg) September 6, 2013
The Huffington Post: Walgreens shoppers may be overpaying by up to 55 percent: Study (Sally Greenberg) September 6, 2013
PR Newswire: Nine of nation’s largest consumer and travel orgs urge OMB to release rule protecting travelers from hidden airline fees (NCL) September 5, 2013
The Sacramento Bee: Children as young as 10 can do farm labor in some states(Reid Maki) August 30, 2013
USA Today: Kids may have picked food for your Labor Day picnic (Child Labor Coalition) August 30, 2013
Yahoo: Obamacare nightmare: Fraud reports surfacing (Fraud.org) August 27, 2013
NPR’s Marketplace: Confusion over Obamacare helps scammers (Sally Greenberg)
Before It’s News: Coca-Cola’s sugar laden Vitaminwater targeted by lawsuits for misleading claims (NCL) August 13, 2013
The Hill: Consumer groups want stricter rules for ‘Obama phone’ program (NCL) August 13, 2013
USA Today: Calls for CBS-Time Warner Cable settlement grow (NCL) August 12, 2013
PR Newswire: Three leading consumer, low-income groups to urge FCC to take further action to reform the wireless Lifeline program (NCL) August 12, 2013
Forbes: Smartphone theft: What you can do to protect yourself from “a national epidemic” (John Breyault) August 5, 2013
ABC News: Vitamin Water maker accused of ‘misleading’ marketing (NCL) July 30, 2013
Forbes: Why the FTC won’t take Bill Ackman’s advice to prosecute Herbalife (Even though they should) (NCL) July 22, 2013
Los Angeles Times: Latino groups seek Herbalife probe by FTC (NCL) July 19, 2013
Yahoo Finance: Didn’t make that donation to charity? Watch out for fraud(Fraud.org) July 16, 2013
Washington Post: Little understanding of health-care law opens door for scams, government says (John Breyault) July 13, 2013
New York Post: Consumer groups, FTC to talk Herbalife probe (NCL) July 11, 2013
NY Daily News: Alcohol labeling: Coming to a liquor store near you (NCL) July 11, 2013
The Miami Herald: Sick: scams prey on ‘Obamacare’ confusion (John Breyault) July 8, 2013
Yahoo Finance: Beware bogus charges on your mobile phone bill (John Breyault) July 2, 2013
The News & Observer: On the money: learn how to protect against fraud (Fraud Center) July 1, 2013
MSN Money: States want action on cramming (Sally Greenberg) June 25, 2013
Before It’s News: Wage theft at the Reagan Building: Our tax dollars at work (NCL) June 25, 2013
Bankrate.com: 7 effective ways you can tackle high fees (John Breyault) June 21, 2013
The Business Journals: Six consumer, veteran, farm groups tell FCC: reduce fraud by ending same-day distribution of lifeline cell phones (NCL) June 19, 2013
Yahoo Finance: California congresswomen asks the FTC to investigate Herbalife(NCL) June 13, 2013
Seeking Alpha: Fraud hits home when families travel during the summer, according to Moneygram survey (Fraud Center) June 4, 2013
The Huffington Post: National Consumers League Bangladesh petition asks consumers to pay more to protect workers (Op-ed by Sally Greenberg) June 3, 2013
Shape Magazine: Government ruling allows nutrition labels on alcoholic beverages (NCL) May 31, 2013
CNBC: How to bring ethics into your closet (Sally Greenberg) May 30, 2013
PR Newswire: Diageo applauds the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for approving serving fact information on beer, wine and distilled spirits containers (NCL) May 29, 2013
ABC News: Online services offer consumer dispute resolution (John Breyault) May 29, 2013 Save some money to spend on Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday
The Detroit News: 2 million Bank of America customers lose perks (Sally Greenberg) May 27, 2013
The Seattle Times: Watch out for unauthorized charges on cellphone bills (NCL) May 25, 2013
MoneyGram: MoneyGram warns of potential charity scams following Oklahoma tornadoes (Fraud.org) May 23, 2013
The Washington Times: Egg bill enjoys broad support (NCL) May 23, 2013
Salon: Power tool industry too powerful to regulate? (NCL) May 17, 2013
ED Markey: Markey, House Dems introduce bill to protect human subjects in clinical trials (NCL) May 16, 2013
Los Angeles Times: BofA cuts 2 million customers loose (Sally Greenberg) May 14, 2013
Yahoo News: Opposition to dairy supply management mounts (NCL) May 13, 2013
The Washington Post: Grocer buyback delays Obama’s restaurant calorie display rules (NCL) May 10, 2013
PR Newswire: New survey: “I’d rather take out the trash than take my meds” (NCL) May 7, 2013
MarketWatch: Online auctions: Don’t get bitten when you bid (Fraud.org) May 6, 2013
Yahoo News: Consumer Watchdog groups urge House and Senate leaders to oppose milk supply management (NCL) May 2, 2013
Healthcare Packaging: New initiative to improve medication adherence unveiled by health care, consumer, patient and industry leaders (Sally Greenberg) May 2, 2013
Yahoo News: 31 senior, Hispanic, consumer, disabled, and other groups urge U.S. House to preserve wireless lifeline for disadvantaged (NCL) April 25, 2013
The Business Journals: IDFA urges Congress to support bipartisan compromise dairy bill (NCL) April 25, 2013
The Humane Society: Federal bills introduced to improve housing for egg-laying hens and provide stable future for egg farmers (NCL) April 25, 2013
Fox Business: Cell phone bill shock over? (John Breyault) April, 17, 2013
Seeking Alpha: MoneyGram warms of potential charity scams following Boston Marathon bombings (Fraud.org) April 17, 2013
NaturalNews.com: Americans who ditch overpriced subscriptions save time, money, and health (NCL) April 13, 2013
MSN Money: Why minimal pay for max value jobs (and vice versa) (NCL) April 10, 2013
The Sacremento Bee: Ticket turf war heats up in Sacremento (NCL) April 9, 2013
The Tennessean: Bill backing tougher ticket scalping rules dies in House committee(NCL) April 3, 2013
Examiner.com: Teens abusing cough syrup: Government introduces PACT Act(NCL) March 26, 2013
MSN Money: Beware these spring break scams (NCL) March 21, 2013
The Huffington Post: An agenda to make sure consumers are heard (NCL) March 19, 2013
About.com: Healthy grocery shopping: Use NuVal to make better food choices (NCL) March 15, 2013
CNBC: Bill Ackman applauds call for Herbalife investigation (NCL) March 13, 2013
The Wall Street Journal: Bill Ackman praises plea for Herbalife probe (NCL) March 12, 2013
Los Angeles Times: Consumer group urges FTC to investigate Herbalife (NCL) March 12, 2013
USA Today: Save on utility bills by reading the fine print (John Breyault) March 6, 2013
Yahoo News: In consumers we trust: USPS, U.S. Postal Inspection Service team up to protect consumers, fight fraud (NCL) March 5, 2013
Daily Kos blog: Will FCC chairman Genachowski allow more job destruction in a T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger? (NCL) March 5, 2013
Reuters: Your money: Are the new dispute-resolution sites on your side? (John Breyault) February 22, 2013
Yahoo Finance News: New website helps identify scams (Fraud.org) February 21, 2013
MSN Money: Teens say ‘later’ to Facebook, shift to photo chats (John Breyault) February 20, 2013
Yahoo News: Consumer/health groups urge Treasury Department to act in 2013 to require standardized, comprehensive labeling of alcoholic beverages (NCL) February 20, 2013
MarketWatch: What good is life insurance if no one collects? (John Breyault) February 20, 2013
The Hill blog: Egg bill is good for farmers, consumers, and for egg-laying hens (NCL) February 15, 2013
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Post your problems/Lawrence Walsh: Romance scams a dart to the heart (NCL) February 14, 2013
Examiner.com: ‘Behind the kitchen door’ exposes the dark side of the restaurant industry (NCL) February 10, 2013
ConsumerReports.org: Consumer rights should be a priority for the White House and Congress (NCL) February 8, 2013
MSN Money: Kids getting phones at ever earlier ages (NCL) February 5, 2013
The Hill blog: Consumer groups call for stronger regulation, send Obama second term wish list (NCL) February 1, 2013
KOMO News: Don’t get burned by fake payday loan sites (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 1, 2013
San Francisco Chronicle: At what age should kids get a cellphone? Bill Gates says 13 (NCL) January 30, 2013
Forbes: Health club contracts: How to avoid overcharges (John Breyault) January 30, 2013
Reuters: IPO View: U.S. Jobs Act companies outperform other IPO’s, data shows(Sally Greenberg) January 25, 2013
redOrbit: Food fraud: Consumers may Be decieved by mislabeled products (NCL) January 23, 2013
USA Today: Grapefruit not only food that can affect medication (NCL) January 22, 2013
ABC News: EXCLUSIVE: Group Finds More Fake Ingredients in Popular Foods(Sally Greenberg) January 22, 2013
The Hill blog: Consumers herald new mine safety rule (NCL) January 22, 2013
TreeHugger: Be Careful Where You Get Your Pallets (NCL) January 21, 2013
USA Today: Legal recourses limited for Te’o to seek (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 19, 2013
News-Press (FL): Tell Mel: Hoaxes aren’t just for athletes (John Breyault) January 18, 2013
MSN: Thinking of getting a payday loan online? Don’t do it (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 17, 2013
Huffington Post: Restaurant Employees Have Broad Public Support For Better Pay, Sick Days: Survey (NCL) January 17, 2013
USA Today: Manti Te’o’s ‘Catfish’ story is a common one (John Breyault) January 18, 2013
Paramus Post (NJ): Survey: Consumers Support Improved Conditions For Restaurant Workers (NCL) January 16, 2013
Eater National: National Survey: People Want Better Conditions for Restaurant Workers (NCL) January 17, 2013
People’s World: Restaurant workers rising up for justice (NCL) January 18, 2013
Associated Press: Smart Ideas: Holiday scams (NCL) December 7, 2012
The Oshkosh Northwestern (WI): Preplanning and research key in deciding on cellphone purchases for tweens (John Breyault) December 6, 2012
Food Navigator-usa.com: Hostess Brands: Bosses deserve $1.75m in bonuses… if they meet tough targets for asset sale (NCL) December 4, 2012
Modesto Bee (CA): On the money: Scam artists prey on giving spirit (NCL) December 3, 2012
ABQJournal (NM): Police Warn of Holiday Scams (NCL) December 1, 2012
Drug Store News: Technicians join fight to boost Rx adherence (Script Your Future) November 28, 2012
Daily Deal Media: 2012 Holiday Shopping Season ‘Dangerous’ to Naive Mobile Users (NCL) November 27, 2012
The Sacramento Bee: Cyber Monday: Beware of online shopping scams (NCL) November 26, 2012
Mobile Marketing Watch: Season of Cyber Shopping Raises Concerns About Mobile Security (NCL) November 26, 2012
Daily Kos: The perpetual infancy of humankind: Echoes of the Triangle, 2012 (NCL history) November 25, 2012
Gaston Gazette (NC): Family learns lesson to be cautious of possible scam (NCL) November 23, 2012
Associated Press: Save some money to spend on Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday (NCL) November 22, 2012
Associated Press: Hostess to hold talks with bakers union on reasons for strike(Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2012
Newsday: Hostess to seek approval to liquidate Monday in White Plains (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2012
Upper Saucon Patch (NJ): Beware of Flood-Damaged Used Cars in Wake of Hurricane Sandy (NCL) November 16, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle: Twinkie Maker Hostess to Fire 18,000, Close After Strike(NCL) November 16, 2012
Los Angeles Times: Union sympathizers slam Hostess over shutdown (NCL) November 16, 2012
Politico: Dairy market stabilization plan is bad formula (NCL) November 15, 2012
Politico: Cybersecurity is back in Congress – E&C gavel shuffle buzz – Petraeus case and U.S. data requests – Pandora is a surprise election ad success (NCL’s privacy forum) November 14, 2012
Paramus Post (NJ): National Consumers League Applauds House Energy And Commerce Committee For Holding Hearing On Meningitis Outbreak (NCL) November 14, 2012
People’s World: Bakery Workers say Hostess lies, CEO threatens closure (NCL) November 14, 2012
WRBL News 3 (GA): NCL lends support for Hostess Brand worker strike (NCL) November 13, 2012
The News-Press (FL): Flooded cars flood the market (NCL) November 13, 2012
Economic Times: Beware of scams that follow natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy(John Breyault) November 6, 2012
AgWeb: USDA draws praise from consumer advocates (NCL) November 2, 2012
GreenvilleOnline.com (SC): Experts: Residents should pursue all credit protection options (John Breyault) November 1, 2012
American Banker: Banks and the PFM delusion (NCL) November 1, 2012
Seattle Weekly: Murray Stenson’s Insurance Issue (Restaurant workers) October 30, 2012
The National Center for Public Policy Research: Chicago Teachers Should Have a Beef about LFTB Policy (NCL) October 29, 2012
Paramus Post (NJ): NCL calls on Congress to enact long overdue bill requiring regulation, oversight of compounding pharmacies (NCL) October 26, 2012
Helium: How would a potential Black Friday strike impact Walmart? (NCL) October 23, 2012
MySanAntonio (AP): Drought not causing Halloween price scare — this year (Teresa Green) October 23, 2012
York blog (PA): Celebrate Health Literacy Month in October (NCL) October 22, 2012
Columbus Business First (OH): Social responsibility efforts have become a normal part of business at corporations (NCL) October 19, 2012
KQED (CA): Yelp cracks down on fake reviews (John Breyault) October 19, 2012
Renal & Urology News: How to Improve Therapeutic Adherence (Script Your Future) October 16, 2012
Examiner.com: Halloween safety and fun (NCL) October 16, 2012
Forbes: The problem with personal financial management tools (NCL) October 16, 2012
NorthJersey.com: N.J. Senate panel OKs sports, concert tickets’ bill (John Breyault) October 15, 2012
ABC News: Walmart workers threaten Black Friday action (NCL) October 12, 2012
The Raw Story: Walmart worker strikes go viral, hitting 28 stores in 12 states (Sally Greenberg) October 11, 2012
Women’s Health: Your gym’s dirty little secrets (Sally Greenberg) October 2012
The Press-Republican: Work-at-home scams shut down (FakeChecks.org) September 30, 2012
Chicago Sun-Times: The Fixer column (NCL’s live chat about personal financial management tools) September 30, 2012
FoodMate.com: FSIS criticised for lack of action on E.Coli threat (NCL) September 29, 2012
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Coalition urges USDA to withdraw proposal to speed up poultry lines and turn inspection over to company employees (NCL) September 20, 2012
ESPN: Flem File: The sports fans coalition (Sally Greenberg) September 20, 2012
CBS Boston: Cell phone users save hundreds by switching to prepaid service (John Breyault) September 19, 2012
FoodMate.com: Soft drinks giants mull legal options as NYC soda ban gets green light (NCL) September 15, 2012
ClosetsDaily: Table Saw Safety Act dies quietly in California Senate (NCL) September 14, 2012
The Argus Leader: Grocer: Lean finely textured beef sales remain the same (NCL) September 13, 2012
People’s World: Consumers league: Plight of restaurant workers makes dining out unappetizing (NCL) September 13, 2012
Daytona News-Journal: Social Security fraud on the rise (NCL) September 9, 2012
Occupational Health and Safety: Million Hearts launches hypertension educational program (NCL) September 6, 2012
Travel Weekly: After rocky courtship, Hertz to wed Dollar (Sally Greenberg) September 5, 2012
Think Progress: Four reasons everyone should thank unions on Labor Day (NCL and child labor) September 3, 2012
Consumers Digest: NuVal system prompts debate (Sally Greenberg) September 2012
Women’s Health: Your gym’s dirty little secrets (Sally Greenberg) August 30, 2012
Denver’s Nursing Star: Americans overdosing; Elderly highest risk (NCL) August 26, 2012
CBS Philly: Tween cell use on the rise (John Breyault) August 20, 2012
Citizen Times (NC): Ashville area business people (NCL interns) August 10, 2012
The Hill’s Congress Blog: Sugar subsidies out of date (NCL) August 8, 2012
TruthOut: We all need heroes (NCL history) August 7, 2012
Washington Post’s On Parenting blog: The reverse aging of the cellphone market(NCL) August 2, 2012
Wisconsin Ag Connection: Egg farmers warn prices could double without legislation(NCL) July 30, 2012
Reuters: New data pricing from Verizon, AT&T may complicate family life (John Breyault) July 26, 2012
Chicago Tribune: Handling cellphones with ever-younger children (NCL) July 23, 2012
Huffington Post: The 15 greatest Americans of the 20th Century (Florence Kelley) July 23, 2012
Kansas City Star: Cellphones aren’t just for adults anymore (NCL) July 20, 2012
The Coloradoan (AP): As Fort Collins opens door to solicitors, city tries to separate the well-meaning from the dangerous (Five Most Dangerous Teen Jobs) July 19, 2012
Fox Business: Why we need to improve drug adherence (Script Your Future) July 17, 2012
Consumer Reports: Most kids 8 to 12 now have cell phones. Should yours? (NCL) July 12, 2012
Woodworking Network: Table saw safety bill heads for California Senate vote (NCL) July 9, 2012
McClatchy News: Financial Crimes: A scam involving jobs that are too good to be true (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 9, 2012
Yahoo! Finance: Lemon juice might be the latest food labeling scandal to hit grocery shelves (NCL) July 4, 2012
The Hill’s Congress blog: Egg legislation is good for consumers, animals, and farmers (NCL) July 2, 2012
SouthCoastToday.com (MA): Check scams can fool even careful consumers (NCL’s FakeChecks.org) July 1, 2012
Emmetsburg News (IA): Summer danger? (Five Most Dangerous Jobs) June 26, 2012
Legal Times: With health care ruling, surprise, jubilation and angry calls for repeal(NCL) June 28, 2012
Bangor Daily News (ME): Beware of check overpayment scam when selling goods online (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 23, 2012
Disruptive Women in Health Care: Campaign on drug adherence marks one year anniversary (Script Your Future) June 22, 2012
Huffington Post: Taking back our tickets (NCL) June 20, 2012
Fox 5 (DC): Video: Credit card complaint database (Sally Greenberg) June 20, 2012
Star-Ledger (NJ): Assembly committee approves bill to ban paperless tickets (John Breyault) June 19, 2012
ABC News: Sour lemons: Consumer group accuses 4 brands of watered-down juice(Sally Greenberg) June 15, 2012
Food Safety News: Senator aims to add national egg standards to farm bill (NCL) June 13, 2012
ABC News: Tougher labor rules to protect children at farms fail (Reid Maki) June 12, 2012
Diabetes Health: Take the pledge — take your meds (Script Your Future) June 10, 2012
The Olympian (AP): A better life for hens (NCL) June 9, 2012
People’s World: Consumer group demands end to lockout (NCL) June 8, 2012
TradingCharts.com: FDA agrees with Tester: High fructose corn syrup isn’t “sugar”(NCL) June 1, 2012
USAToday: FTC eyes social-media ads with perks (Sally Greenberg) May 29, 2012
Sun Chronicle (MA): You paid, it closed. What’s next? (John Breyault) May 21, 2012
Huffington Post: It’s all about the numbers (Sally Greenberg op-ed) May 21, 2012
Los Angeles Times: Virgin Atlantic to let passengers on some flights use cellphones(NCL) May 16, 2012
Huffington Post: Internet romance scams cost victims $50 million in 2011 (John Breyault) May 15, 2012
New York Times op-ed: What if it weren’t called pink slime? (NCL) May 12, 2012
Washington Examiner (DC): Fraud victims across region lost millions (John Breyault) May 12, 2012
Whole Foods Magazine: Consumer groups call for FDA to dump “Corn Sugar” (Sally Greenberg) June 2012 issue
Supermarket News: NuVal under attack by consumer group (Sally Greenberg) May 10, 2012
Progressive Grocer: Consumer league calls NuVal ‘flawed’, files complaint (Sally Greenberg) May 10, 2012
Pharmacist.com: Offering the Surgeon General possible solutions for nonadherence(Script Your Future) May 8, 2012
ABC News: When loved ones die, their identities are there for the taking (John Breyault) May 8, 2012
MSNBC: FCC not doing enough to stop bogus billing, consumer groups say (John Breyault) May 1, 2012
St. Louis Beacon: Critics say ‘misinformation’ killed rules to restrict child labor on farms (Child Labor Coalition) May 1, 2012
Associated Press: Obama criticized in reversal on child farm-labor regulations (Reid Maki) April 30, 2012
National Public Radio: Farmers cheer Administration’s about-face on limiting teen and kids’ farm work (Reid Maki) April 30, 2012
Dayton Daily News (OH): Call relative allegedly needing money to avoid this scam(NCL’s Fraud Center) April 28, 2012
Associated Press: Child labor groups upset farm rules being dropped (Reid Maki) April 27, 2012
Houston Chronicle: Labor Department backs off child labor update (Sally Greenberg) April 27, 2012
WDTN NBC (OH): BBB warns against age-old scam (NCL’s Fraud Center) April 25, 201
CBS (Philadelphia): Maryland students win national LifeSmarts competition in Philadelphia (LifeSmarts) April 24, 2012
Frederick (MD) News Post: Frederick homeschoolers claim top prize in national competition (LifeSmarts) April 24, 2012
Examiner: FDA asked to rule on Corn Refiners’ deceptive ads (Sally Greenberg) April 18, 2012
Consumerist: Consumer groups ask FDA to stop this “corn sugar” silliness already(Sally Greenberg) April 17, 2012
ABC News: IRS Tax Refunds Stolen (John Breyault) April 17, 2012
HuffingtonPost: Travel scams spike during spring, summer months (John Breyault) April 12, 2012
Sustainable Food News: Undercover investigation alleges animal cruelty, filth at major egg producer (NCL) April 12, 2012
Detroit News: Letter: Animals deserve good treatment (NCL) April 11, 2012
Law.com: Why aren’t companies better prepared for data breaches? (Sally Greenberg) April 4, 2012
Drug Topics: Winners of Script Your Future challenge announced (Script Your Future) April 3, 2012
WPRI.com (Rhode Island): March Smartness results (LifeSmarts) April 3, 2012
Food Navigator USA: Slimeageddon 2012: Who is really to blame for the pink slime debacle? (NCL) April 2, 2012
MediaPost: Google fuels THINKB4U [fill in the blank], and survey paywall (NCL) March 30, 2012
PollStar: Tennessee considering ticket bill (NCL, Fan Freedom Project) March 29, 2012
CBSNewYork: Mobile payment options are growing in popularity, but how do you keep your info safe? (John Breyault) March 28, 2012
Dallas Post (PA): LifeSmarts program teaches just that (LifeSmarts) March 26, 2012
Arizona Republic: Congress mulls law on cages for chickens (NCL) March 25, 2012
Boston.com: Milton High ‘LifeSmarts’ team headed to national competition(LifeSmarts) March 23, 2012
WUSA 9 (DC): Protect your mobile wallet (John Breyault) March 23, 2012
Dubuque Telegraph Herald (IA): Consumer group’s efforts force Vitaminwater to make changes (Teresa Green) March 17, 2012
Animals & Politics Humane Society Blog: Egg bill helps consumers (Sally Greenberg) March 7, 2012
Main Street: Why Consumers Fight Some Fees, Forgive Others (John Breyault) March 1, 2012
Huffington Post: Overdraft Settlements Cost Banks A Small Fraction Of What’s Netted In Fees (Sally Greenberg) February 27, 2012
Middletown Journal (OH): 120 area companies violated labor laws February 26, 2012
Yahoo! Finance: Social media con artists a rising problem (John Breyault) February 24, 2012
News 14 North Carolina: Old consumer watchdog group keeps an eye on new tricksFebruary 24, 2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sweepstakes scams fooled plenty last year (Sally Greenberg) February 8, 2012
NBC WCNCL News (NC): National Consumer League reveals top rip-offs of 2011(NCL Fraud Center) February 3, 2012
ABC 9 News: Social security death file foulups hit home for agency’s chief (John Breyault) February 3, 2012
The Consumerist: Report lists the top scams of 2011, somehow Nigerian email tricksters weren’t the worst (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 3, 2012
Orange County Register: Group names ‘Top 10 Scams’ of 2011 (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 3, 2012
Reuters: How to spot investment fraud (John Breyault) February 2, 2012
Consumer Reports: Top 10 scams of 2011- Fraudsters targeting victims by age(John Breyault) February 2, 2012
USA Today: Standards cover hazardous work (Reid Maki) January 31, 2012
Star Tribune (MN): Whistleblower: Bank sends credit card to wrong person (Sally Greenberg) January 23, 2012
MSNBC: Gingrich daughter’s teen work may have violated law (Reid Maki) January 19, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle: Television blackout rule for pro sports events faces FCC review (NCL) January 17, 2012
New Jersey Today: Beware of mystery shopper scams (NCL) January 16, 2012
LifeScience: Prescription for change (Script Your Future) January 12, 2012
Reuters: Consumers groups seek to stop Medco, Express Scripts deal (NCL) January 10, 2012
Food Safety News: Comments to FSIS varied on non-0157 E.coli testing (NCL) January 9, 2012
AP: Taking your meds saves money, hospital trips (Script Your Future) January 3rd, 2012
Los Angeles Times: Consumer protection made big gains in 2011 (Sally Greenberg) January 1, 2012
Action 4 News (TX): Money Talks: Broken Heart, Broken Budget (NCL) December 30, 2011
NPR: 2012 Could See New Regulations For Table Saws (Sally Greenberg) December 29, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 5 tips on safely selling your gift cards (John Breyault) December 26, 2011
The Hill: PBMs NOT the friend of consumers (Sally Greenberg) December 22, 2011
Christian Science Monitor: At the retail store, a long list of questions at checkout(Sally Greenberg) December 22, 2011
Reuters: Romance scams heat up for the holidays (John Breyault) December 22, 2011
U.S. News and World Report: Online pirates are costly and dangerous (NCL) December 21, 2011
NY Daily News: Buyer beware: Groups warn shoppers to read the fine print when buying tickets as holiday gifts (NCL) December 18, 2011
Yahoo! News: Big Corn, Big Sugar in bitter US row on sweetener (NCL) December 17, 2011
The Consumerist: Old school incandescent bulbs get 9-month stay of execution(NCL) December 16, 2011
Drug Store News: Alabama community pharmacy hosts MTM awareness event(Script Your Future) December 16, 2011
The Tan Sheet: Consumer groups back FDA on NDI draft guidance (NCL) December 16, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: Work-at-home scams to avoid (NCL) December 14, 2011
The Hill: Rogue websites: A threat to the US economy (NCL) December 14, 2011
Lansing State Journal (MI): Buyer beware: Don’t overpay for event tickets (NCL) December 12, 2011
ABC News: Studies: Missed meds could cost more than $250B a year (Sally Greenberg) December 12, 2011
ABC News (AL): Script Your Future program launches to educate about RX useDecember 6, 2011
The Indiana Gazzette (PA): Are doctors orders optional? (Script Your Future) December 6, 2011
Herald News (IL): The Fixer: Don’t fall for this one (NCL’s Fraud Center) December 5, 2011
Journal Star (NE): Letter to Editor: No name to change (Sally Greenberg) December 5, 2011
SmartMoney: Snail-Mail Cutbacks to Lick Consumers (John Breyault) December 5, 2011
The Consumerist: Consumer advocates to Starbucks: change your terms of service on gift cards (NCL) December 1, 2011
Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette: Holiday workers susceptible to wage theft (Michell McIntyre) November 30, 2011
Tampabay.com: Considering getting a cellphone for your tweens? Do your homework (John Breyault) November 30, 2011
People’s World: Wal-Mart warehouse workers file wage theft suit (NCL) November 29, 2011
The Washington Examiner: Fraud reports rising as online shopping picks up (John Breyault) November 27, 2011
Canoe Technology: How to avoid online scams (NCL) November 27, 2011
Bloomberg Businessweek: Tampa Bay NFL Blackout Shows Need to End FCC Policy, Groups Say (NCL) November 16, 2011
Politico: NFL fans toss red flag at blackouts (NCL) November 14, 2011
La Opinión: Van del campo al colegio con CAMP (NCL) November 11, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 7 smart ways to make the most of gift cards (John Breyault) November 8, 2011
New Medical: UM launches campaign on medication adherence in Baltimore (Script Your Future) November 8, 2011
Pharmacy Times: Lack of awareness cited as a key factor in medication nonadherence (Script Your Future) November 7, 2011
PHRMA: Adherence: Key information on managing and treating disease (Script Your Future) November 7, 2011
Marine Independent Journal : Vet’s common sense kicked in on scam (NCL) November 6, 2011
Argus Leader (SD): Campaign emphasizes importance of taking medicine as directed (Script Your Future) November 6, 2011
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry: 510(k)’s Critics and Supporters Discuss IOM Report at Public Meeting (Sally Greenberg) November 3, 2011
Fox News: Anti-Piracy Legislation Targets Copyrights, While Critics Say It’s a Trap to Hurt Facebook, YouTube (NCL) November 3, 2011
Fox 5 News VIDEO: Syms and Filene’s unit seek bankruptcy protection (John Breyault) November 2, 2011
Chain Drug Review: Surgeon General stresses medication adherence (Script Your Future) November 2, 2011
Hartford Courant (CT): Read the fine print: this is a way to get your money (Sally Greenberg) November 1, 2011
Inside Edition: ebay and online auctions: tips for buyers and sellers (NCL) October 31, 2011
Center Maryland: National medication adherence effort, Script Your Future, launches in Baltimore (Script Your Future) October 30, 2011
DNA Info (NY): City council slams ticket sellers following Radiohead fan frustration (John Breyault) October 28, 2011
USA Today: Toymaker to pay $1.3M in tainted toy case (Sally Greenberg) October 27, 2011
Evaluation Engineering: The politics of table saws (NCL) October 25, 2011
Sedalia Democrat (MO): In Sedalia visit, Reformer urged minimum wage (NCL) October 25, 2011
Bakersfield News (CA): Young immigrants sometimes must choose between work, school (NCL) October 24, 2011
ABC News (MD): Halloween candy prices are up (Sally Greenberg) October 24, 2011
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA): Your Health: medication compliance a big issue(Script Your Future) October 24, 2011
Tahlequah Daily Press (OK): Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office warns of check scam(NCL) October 20, 2011
Viewpoints: Best consumer advocacy websites (NCL) October 20, 2011
CBS News (NY): Simple yet effective Internet scam works its way into Bronx housing market (John Breyault) October 20, 2011
Huffington Post: Food issues: corn vs. sugar smackdown (NCL) October 18, 2011
WTOP: Avoiding new bank fees is no easy task (Sally Greenberg) October 17, 2011
Boston Globe: Paperless ticket-selling poses barrier to free market (John Breyault) October 13, 2011
Re-Nest: Upcycled wooden pallets: green resource or toxic trend? (NCL) October 10, 2011
Pharmacy Times: A script for change: improving medication adherence (Script Your Future) October 10, 2011
American Medical News: Tactics to improve drug compliance (Script Your Future) October 3, 2011
The Chronicle (NY): NY youth can test their knowledge in online competition(LifeSmarts) September 30, 2011
Eurasianet: Uzbekistan: Activists oppose “business as usual”; picket Uzbek-US forum (NCL) September 28, 2011
FOX News (PA): Top 5 travel scams to know before you book (John Breyault) September 28, 2011
NPR: Regulators consider safety breaks for table saws (Sally Greenberg) September 26, 2011
ConsumerMan (MSNBC): ‘Corn sugar’ draws sour reaction (Sally Greenberg) September 22, 2011
PHSY.ORG : Cellphones spread into pre-teen demographic (Claudia Buck) September 18, 2011
The Consumerist: Consumer groups scold airlines for pocketing tax money during FAA shutdown (NCL) September 14, 2011
CNN: Precautions to take before buying your tween a cell phone (John Breyault) September 12, 2011
CBS News (Detroit): Tweens & cell phones: What to know during back-to-school season (NCL) September 10, 2011
Consumer Reports: Consumer group offers online guide to ‘tween-agers’ and cell phones (NCL) September 9, 2011
Reuter’s Money blog: New agency seeks help protecting military family finances(Sally Greenberg) September 8, 2011
The Hill’s Congress Blog (DC): Balancing the needs of consumers and patients(Sally Greenberg) September 8, 2011
Delaware Online: Uncle Sam makes flying somewhat friendlier (Sally Greenberg) August 28, 2011
Los Angeles Times: How to prevent identity theft: Five tips (NCL) August 21, 2011
Cardio Source: Nonadherence: a problem for patients, a problem for our health system (Script Your Future) August 18, 2011
Chicago Sun-Times: Hospital charges him for taking his own (NCL’s Fraud Center) August 12, 2011
Drug News: The $290 billion pharmacy problem (NCL) August 12, 2011
Drug News: Coalition launches campaign to educate public about adherence(Rebecca Burkholder) August 12, 2011
Wharton High School (PA): Purchase power: How to ask the right questions and make smart consumer choices (LifeSmarts) August 11, 2011
Chicago Sun-Times: Early payoff of car cost buyer extra aggravation (NCL) August 1, 2011
Kiplinger: Did you take your medicine today? (Rebecca Burkholder) July 29, 2011
Wired Magazine: Mr. Know-It-All: Icky Profile Pics, Hacking, Twitter Disclaimers(John Breyault) July 27, 2011
Best of New Orleans (LA): Outsmarting scammers (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 26, 2011
New York Times: Scalping battle putting ‘fans’ in the middle (Sally Greenberg) July 20, 2011
Los Angeles Times: Ticketmaster, resellers and consumer advocates battle over paperless tickets (NCL) July 19, 2011
People’s World: Unions, allies launch national campaign for caregivers, clients (NCL) July 19, 2011
Tulsa World (OK): Summertime scams target travelers (NCL) July 13, 2011
Wall Street Journal: Look out for work-at-home scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 3, 2011
Sacramento Press (CA): Local launch of Script Your Future campaign part of national effort to improve medication adherence (Script Your Future) July 1, 2011
New York Times Well blog: Keeping score on how you take your medicine (Script Your Future) June 20, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 5 ways to get taken by fake checks (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 17, 2011
New York Times: Probation, not prison, for scalpers (Sally Greenberg) June 9, 2011
AOL Daily Finance: Smart strategies for car-buying season (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 7, 2011
Yahoo ! Money : Higher gas prices drive up the price of trade-ins, too (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 6, 2011
San Antonio Express (TX): Avoiding summer injuries (Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens) June 5, 2011
Fox Providence: Keeping teens safe at summer jobs (Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens) May 31, 2011
The Daily Mail (UK): CoverGirl admits to using false lashes in ad for ‘false lash effect’ mascara (Sally Greenberg) May 30, 2011
Wall Street Journal: CPSC head to weigh new table-saw rules (NCL) May 26, 2011
MSNBC: Big battle brews for future of consumer protection agency (Sally Greenberg) May 26, 2011
Roll Call (DC): Inventor, wounded allies push saw safety (NCL) May 26, 2011
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Consumer group calls for action to make table saws safer(NCL) May 26, 2011
Deseret News: New rules for table saws sought to cut amputations (NCL) May 26, 2011
Huffington Post: Table saw accident victims plea for safety standards (GRAPHIC PHOTOS) (NCL) May 25, 2011
NPR Morning Edition: Advocates urge lawmakers to make table saws safer (Sally Greenberg) May 25, 2011
The Consumer Chronicle: Table Saw Injuries Out of Control, National Consumers League says (NCL) May 25, 2011
Fox 5 (DC): New rules for table saws sought to cut amputations (NCL) May 25, 2011 p>
CBS Early Show: Are you getting your money’s worth from Walmart gift receipts?(Sally Greenberg) May 20, 2011
The Spokesman-Review (WA): Education Notebook: Cheney team competes nationally (LifeSmarts) May 19, 2011
WBOC (MD): Ocean City man helps launch nationwide health campaign (Script Your Future) May 13, 2011
Fox 5 (DC): US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin helps launch campaign on medication adherence (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
CNN: When your doctor gives you orders, follow them (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
MSNBC: Consumer groups slam Ticketmaster gambit (John Breyault) May 11, 2011
Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Public education and gene testing to improve medication adherence (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
WJLA (DC): Surgeon general and consumers group launch campaign to get people to take their medicine (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
ConsumerReports.org: Food fight breaks out over ‘corn sugar’ (NCL) May 2, 2011
Michigan Live: Fenton High School students qualify for the national LifeSmarts competition in Hollywood (LifeSmarts) May 2, 2011
Wall Street Journal: ‘Use only as directed’ isn’t easy (NCL) April 26, 2011
The New Republic: All good in LaHood (Sally Greenberg) April 23, 2011
Boston Herald: Want to be a super saver? The secret’s right here (Sally Greenberg) April 17, 2011
Yahoo! News: Group urges FDA crackdown on misleading tomato sauce labeling (Sally Greenberg) April 16, 2011
Arizona Daily Sun: Fab Five headed to Hollywood (LifeSmarts) April 3, 2011
NPR’s All Things Considered: Emergency reports detail slow mine blast response(NCL) April 1, 2011
Bangor Daily News (ME): Guest column: Will 100 years of progress disappear?(Sally Greenberg) April 1, 2011
KBTX (Texas): Counterfeit check scams: Local law enforcement agencies are continuing to see reports of people falling victim to counterfeit check scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) March 30, 2011
Fox Business: Paperless tickets: Is Ticketmaster hurting consumers? (NCL) March 29 2011
Detroit Better Business Bureau: Teens from Fenton High School take Michigan state LifeSmarts title (LifeSmarts) March 28, 2011
Huffington Post: Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Factory Fire’s Legacy Under Threat (NCL) March 25, 2011
The American Prospect: Child labor vs. tuna fish (NCL) March 25, 2011
People’s World: Upper Big Branch miner describes scene at blast (NCL) March 24, 2011
New York Times: Triangle fire: New leaders emerge (NCL) March 24, 2011
People’s World: Triangle fire memorial draws parallels with today (NCL) March 22, 2011
Los Angeles Times: AT&T merger with T-Mobile doesn’t look good for consumers(Sally Greenberg) March 21, 2011
Union-Leader (NH): Raising financial literacy part 1: Students need money skills to navigate a complex world (LifeSmarts) March 21, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: Watch out for these 10 common scams (NCL) March 1, 2011
CT Watchdog (CT): How to protect yourself from mailbox theft (John Breyault) February 27, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 9 ways to build wealth in 2011 (John Breyault) February 24, 2011
MSN LifeStyle (Canada): False advertising: Latest vitaminwater ad campaign attempts to benefit from our flu-season worries (NCL) February 18, 2011
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA): Alcohol industry balks at counting calories (Sally Greenberg) February 17, 2011
Los Angeles Times: Consumer Confidential: Pricier foods, Blockbuster sale, renaming corn syrup (Sally Greenberg) February 11, 2011
MSNBC.com: Scammers try to cash in on chaos in Egypt (John Breyault) February 9, 2011
ABC News: Consumer group demands crackdown on vitaminwater advertising claims (Courtney Brein) February 3, 2011
ConsumerAffairs.com: Complaint: vitaminwater making bold claims (Sally Greenberg) February 3, 2011
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Consumer group asks FTC to crack down on Coca-Cola Co. for vitaminwater ads (Sally Greenberg) February 2, 2011
Boston.com (Boston Globe): Drink your vitaminwater, skip your flu shot? (Sally Greenberg) February 2, 2011
Consumerist: Consumer group asks FTC to stop misleading vitaminwater (Sally Greenberg) February 2, 2011
USA Today: CPSC wants to stop daily table saw amputations (Sally Greenberg) February 1, 2011
Jamestown Sun (ND): Jamestown high schools to compete in LifeSmarts(LifeSmarts) February 1, 2011
MedCity: AD Hoc by Peter Pitts (NCL) January 31, 2011
Yahoo Finance (Canada): Top ten scams of 2010 (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 23, 2011
ABC News/Money: Consumer Reports reveals shrinking products (Sally Greenberg) January 4, 2011
Fox Providence (RI): Making the most of holiday gift cards (NCL) January 4, 2011
Los Angeles Times: Your weekly ScamWatch (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 2, 2011
CBS MoneyWatch: How to avoid the New Year’s top scams (NCL) January 2, 2011
The Washington Post: Alcohol industry battles among itself over the issue of nutrition labels (Sally Greenberg) December 31, 2010
Frederick News Post (MD): LifeSmarts helps teens develop (LifeSmarts) December 30, 2010
New Jersey News Room: Top money scams of 2010 (NCL’s Frau d Center) December 23, 2010
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Safety tips for buying online this busy season (NCL’s Fraud Center) December 15, 2010
The Herald (WA): Do be a giver, but don’t be a chump (NCL) December 13, 2010
The Bob Zadek Sh ow (radio): Debtors are sinners – audio (John Breyault) December 12, 2010
Salt Lake Tribune (UT): Watercooler: Be wary when giving to charity (NCL) December 12, 2010
BioCentury This Week: Peter Pitts of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest and Sally Greenberg of the National Consumers League discuss how both industry and consumer groups need to educate lawmakers (Sally Greenberg) December 12, 2010
ConsumerAffairs.com: Avoid bogus charities this holiday season (Sally Greenberg) December 9, 2010
Star-Telegram (TX): Watch out for fraud when shopping online (NCL’s Fraud Center) December 9, 2010
Washington Examiner (DC): Consumers beware: ‘Tis the season for fraud, rip-offs(John Breyault) November 28, 2010
The Daily Journal (IL): Fix It! Looks at sweepstakes scams and how to avoid being taken (NCL’s Fraud Center) November 20, 2010
The Faster Times: How to avoid holiday scams (NCL) November 19, 2010
FoodBev.com: NCL praises FDA ‘crackdown’ on alcoholic energy drinks (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
Winston-Salem Journal (NC): ABC eases ‘L oko’ removal (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
HuffingtonPost: Country’s clucking about cruelty of cage confinement, food safety risks (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
Clarion Ledger (MS): Cal-Maine plant criticized (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
Change.org: New investigation cracks open more cruelty at top U.S. egg producer(NCL) November 18, 2010
Examiner.com (DC): HSUS reveals undercover investigation of largest egg producer in the US (Sally Greenberg) November 18, 2010
Tampa Bay Business Journal (FL): Fighting the rubber check: effort launched (NCL’s Fraud Center) November 16, 2010
Hot Springs Star (SD): Helping those targeted by fraud (NCL’s Fraud Center) November 15, 2010
DailyComet.com (LA): What’s behind the TV carriage disputes (John Breyault) November 15, 2010
ConsumerAffairs.com: Campaign aims to help consumers avoid food-drug interactions (NCL) November 12, 2010
Chron.com: Cable fears TV viewers will cut the cord (John Breyault) November 12, 2010
USA Weekend: Turn to Twitter for quick customer service< /a> (John Breyault) October 24, 2010
Boston Globe: FCC aims to end cellular ‘bill shock’ (NCL) October 14, 2010
Los Angeles Times: Forbidding cellphone calls on airplanes might protect sanity more than safety (NCL) October 11, 2010
ConsumerAffairs.com: Gold ‘investments’ may not pay off, consumer group warns (Sally Greenberg), October 1, 2010
Los Angeles Times: Consumer czar needs to get tough with banks (Sally Greenberg) September 30, 2010
Today / MSNBC.com: Crooks ‘cram’ phone bills with bogus charges (John Breyault) September 30, 2010
CSPNet: 23 Groups urge EPA to bar 12% ethanol in gasoline (NCL) September 29, 2010
Forbes.com: Consumer groups meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to push for full… (NCL) September, 2010
Jacksonville.com (FL): At-home e-mail offers often fly many red flags (NCL) September 19, 2010
Hawaii Tribune-Herald: LifeSmarts contest open to grades 9-12 (LifeSmarts) September 16, 2010
Livestrong.com: Healthy diet tips for kids (NCL) September 7, 2010
Washington Post: To consumer advocates, Obama’s antitrust enforcement looks like more of the same (Sally Greenberg) September 7, 2010
New York Post: Taking no credit (Sally Greenberg) August 29, 2010
Akron.com (Ohio): Fake check scams getting better (fakechecks.org) August 19, 2010
Forbes: Twelve nasty work-from-home scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) August, 2010
Washington Post: Consumer complaints rise as protection resources dwindle (Sally Greenberg) August 1, 2010
ACJ.com (Atlanta): Get savvy about the cyber market (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 31, 2010
Imperial Valley News (CA): Governor Schwarzenegger announces appointments(NCL Board Member Pastor Herrera, Jr.) July 20, 2010
Nightly Business Report (PBS): Toyota’s pedal problems lead to new legislation(Sally Greenberg) July 14, 2010
Calgary Herald: Group campaigning against Comcast-NBC Universal deal (NCL) July 9, 2010
Des Moines Register: Police investigate rape case in northeast Des Moines (Five Worst Jobs) July 8, 2010
The Detroit News: Calls are on the rise for pay-as-you-go cell phones (John Breyault) July 5, 2010
Smart Money: Microsoft flops: A look back (John Breyault) July 2, 2010
Virtual Worlds News: Advocacy groups call for new COPPA rules (NCL) July 1, 2010
The Frederick News-Post Online: Home-schooled champs (LifeSmarts) June 29, 2010
Drug Store News: NCL: Patients concerned about therapeutic substitution (NCL) June 25, 2010
Philly.com: Criticism rolls in for proposed TV deal (NCL) June 22, 2010
Los Angeles Times: Rivals, consumer advocates criticize Comcast-NBC Universal merger (NCL) June 21, 2010
New York Times: Government cracks down on farmworkers who hire children(CARE Act) June 18, 2010
CBS News: Hidden dangerous link in food chain: New sanitation tests lead to shocking results (Sally Greenberg) May 26, 2010
The Huffington Post: Red Cross cutbacks puts blood safety at risk, workers may strike (Sally Greenberg) May 20, 2010
Washington Post: Staff cuts at Red Cross harm blood supply, coalition says (Sally Greenberg) May 19, 2010
Yahoo! Finance: Top 10 scams in 2010 you might get taken by (NCL’s Fraud Center) May 18, 2010
Asbury Park Press (NJ): Are concert ticket fees a rip-off? (Sally Greenberg) May 16, 2010
Kojo Nnamdi Show (DC): Worst summer jobs (Reid Maki) May 13, 2010
Wayne Independent (PA): ‘Hi, Grandma’: imposter tries to bilk woman of funds(NCL’s Fraud Center) May 11, 2010
The Morning Call: Punching up prepaid savings (Eve Mitchell) May 6, 2010
The Huffington Post: A vital step toward safer food (NCL) May 6, 2010
Aol.: Student, beware these bad summer jobs (Reid Maki) May 3, 2010
Star-Tribune (MN): Teens test their consumer smarts (LifeSmarts) May 3, 2010
New York Times: They’re calling almost everyone’s tune (Sally Greenberg) April 25, 2010
U.S. News & World Report: Beware of the latest check scam (fakechecks.com) April 21, 2010
Mc Clatchy News Paper: Scammers exploit confusion over health care overhaul (David Goldstein) April 21, 2010
Los Banos Enterprise (CA): San Luis students to compete in Miami (LifeSmarts) April 16, 2010
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO): Think twice before taking a job selling door-to-door(Child Labor) April 10, 2010
Fosters.com (NH): Tech Center team competes in Life Smarts event (LifeSmarts) April 8, 2010
Eastbayri.com (RI): Barrington team wins ‘March Smartness’ (LifeSmarts) April 6, 2010
ABC News: As more wireless customers choose prepaid, should you? (John Breyault) April 5, 2010
Star Bulletin (HI): Debit cards have downsides (John Breyault) April 5, 2010
InsideBayArea.com (CA): Pack mentality can round up deals (John Breyault) April 1, 2010
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH): Congress passes health care reform (National Consumers League), March 23, 2010
Times Leader (PA): ‘LifeSmarts’ team is best, advances to nationals (LifeSmarts) March 21, 2010
Lamonitor.com (CA): Giving youth wings (LifeSmarts) March 20, 2010
Newport Daily Express (VT): NCCC LifeSmarts team wins states, head to nationals in Miami (LifeSmarts) March 19, 2010
CreditCards.com: 10 places NOT to use your debit card (John Breyault) March 19, 2010
USA Today: Keep food clean (President Emeritus Linda Golodner) March 16, 2010
Hutchnews.com (KS): Students stand out at academic event (LifeSmarts) March 14, 2010
Aol.: What a fake lottery check cashing scam looks like (NCL’s Fraud Center) March 11, 2010
TODAY MSNBC: New credit law clamps down on campus activity (Sally Greenberg) March 10, 2010
Kypost.com (KY): Mason County High outsmarts them all (LifeSmarts) March 9, 2010
Student-Ready.net (PA): Dallas students advance to national LifeSmarts competition – Citizen’s Voice (LifeSmarts) March 8, 2010
The Union Democrat (CA): School finance lessons pay dividends (LifeSmarts) March 2, 2010
CBS MoneyWatch: Jobs crack-down nabs crooks who con the desperate (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 17, 2010
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Fake check scams led Internet and phone cons (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 17, 2010
WalletPop: Recession-related scams still hot; phony checks top the list of recent report (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 16, 2010
Nightly Business Report (PBS): Toyota’s pickup truck recall (Sally Greenberg) February 12, 2010
Guardian Unlimited: Live Nation/Ticketmaster merger stalled by investigationFebruary 12, 2010
WDAY (Bismarck, ND): Jamestown team wins LifeSmarts February 5, 2010
The Bismarck Tribune : Lifesmarts finals being held in Bismarck February 3, 2010
Woman’s Day: 10 harmful health myths February, 2010
Chicago Sun-Times: Feds quietly OK Ticketmaster, Live Nation merger (Sally Greenberg) January 31, 2010
MTV: Live Nation, Ticketmaster Merger Gets Approval (Sally Greenberg) January 26, 2010
Washington Po st: Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger gets Justice approval (Sally Greenberg) January 26, 2010
Chicago Tribune: Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger gets Justice Department’s approval (Sally Greenberg) January 26, 2010
Los Angeles Times Opinion: Ticketmaster ceases to exist (in name only) (National Consumers League) January 25, 2010
New York Times:Justice Dept. Clears Ticketmaster Deal (Sally Greenberg) January 25, 2010
Law360: Cheerios Labeling Suit Sent Back To Local Court (National Consumers League) January 19, 2010
News Journal (FL): Check groups before donating (National Consumers League) January 15, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Banks take revenge for new consumer rules (Sally Greenberg) January 6, 2010
BusinessWeek: Ten ways to cut health-care costs right now, (National Consumers League) November 28, 2009
The Boston Globe: Consumer group is sour on Ocean Spray labeling (National Consumers League) November 20, 2009
UPI: Teens Urged To Avoid Traveling Sales Crews (Sally Greenberg) November 2, 2009
New York Times: Shortcuts – Losing Out After Winning an Online Auction (Sally Greenberg) October 23, 2009
Associated Press (in Cleveland Plain Dealer): SEC brings charges over ‘free lunches’ (NCL) October 23, 2009
New York Daily News: Don’t get bounced by ‘jackpot’ check (John Breyault) October 19, 2009
Miami Herald: Do homework before starting home business (National Consumers League) October 19, 2009
Los Angeles Times: What the doc doesn’t say: You’re overweight (National Consumers League) October 12, 2009
Williston Daily Herald (ND): Playing it smart: Ray High School students work to keep state title (LifeSmarts) October 12, 2009
StarTribune.com: Lawsuits, new FDA scrutiny in food aisle (Sally Greenberg) October 8, 2009
The Consumerist: Awards: Consumerist Gets Awards, Makes Remarks (National Consumers League) October 2, 2009
Orlando Sentinel: Door-to-door magazine sales get closer look (National Consumers League) September 28, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Banks’ changes to overdraft fees aren’t impressive (Sally Greenberg) September 27, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Credit card industry enters a new era (Sally Greenberg) July 31, 2009
Star-Telegram: Want to cut your wireless bill? Maybe prepaid service is for you(John Breyault), July 30, 2009
ABC15 (AZ): Use credit cards? Learn the new rules that affect you (Sally Greenberg) August 20, 2009
Courthouse News Service: Watchdogs Sue Kellogg’s Over Cereal Ads (National Consumers League) August 10, 2009
St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Savvy Consumer column (MO): College is pricey enough; don’t splurge on sending off freshmen (Sally Greenberg) August 8, 2009
ABC 13 Action News (NV): “Tweet” your complaints (John Breyault) August 4, 2009
ABC News’ Elisabeth Leamy: Top 10 Recession-Related Scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) August 3, 2009
The Los Angeles Times (CA): Credit Card Industry Enters New Era (Sally Greenberg) August 2, 2009
Ventura County Star (CA): Scams lure people in down economy (NCL’s Fraud Center) August 2, 2009
Star-Telegram.com (TX): Want to cut your wireless bill? Maybe prepaid service is for you (John Breyault) July 30, 2009
ABC’s Good Morning America: Prescription Switching: Are You Getting the Right Drugs? (Sally Greenberg) July 28, 2009
Congress Daily | National Journal (DC): Senate Panel Probes Paid Blogger Problem(Sally Greenberg) July 22, 2009
Buffalo News (NY): Stay safe while swimming in public pools (Linda Golodner, NCL President Emeritus) July 14, 2009
Consumer Reports (NY): Consumer groups seek warnings on used Chrysler vehicles (National Consumers League) July 10, 2009
Charlotte Observer (NC): Bill would add strength to child labor penalties (National Consumers League) July 1, 2009
Packaging Digest: National Consumers League seeks more accurate wine labeling laws (National Consumers League) July 1, 2009
The Consumerist (DC): Watch Out For The Five Worst Teen Jobs Of 2009 (National Consumers League) June 30, 2009