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Consumer Tips
For more than 40 years, U.S. PIRG Education Fund has alerted the public to risks to their health, safety and financial security. And, we empower people to avoid these dangers and protect themselves. Below are some of our most frequently requested resources and now we're adding new ones regularly.


Unfortunately, flooding is occurring more often with the increase in big storms and hurricanes caused by global warming. Flooding threatens people’s safety and brings immediate damage to homes and buildings. Once the flood waters recede, there are other consequences: Lots and lots of cars with flood damage. This means everything from bills to birthday cards will arrive later in our mailboxes. And credit card and loan payments, RSVPs and government forms we send will take longer too. What to know about hand sanitizer ingestion and how to prevent it in your family. While a child may not suffer alcohol poisoning if they lick their hands after using it, any amount swallowed or ingested is hazardous. Illegal robocalls seem to be declining a smidgeon as more phone companies install federally mandated technology to block spoofed calls and detect other scam calls. Here are some tips to live by and share with vulnerable friends or relatives.
How to avoid used cars with flood damage
Post office slowdown: How to cope with new delays in our mail delivery
Poison control centers have probed 15,000 cases with kids and hand sanitizer in 2021
18 tips to reduce robocalls and protect yourself from scams

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