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