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Consumer complaints about problems with financial companies such as banks, credit bureaus and debt collectors rose by more than 50 percent in 2020 and set new records for each month of the year, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
U.S. PIRG Education Fund report documents that complaints to the CFPB, led by complaints about credit bureaus, set new records in 2020.
Being a consumer is tough. We want to help make it a little easier. In recognition of Consumer Protection Week from Feb. 28-March 6, U.S. PIRG is providing key consumer protection advice. Check in here every day for our updated tips and tools.
Solid Waste
New federal bill calls for U.S. to move beyond plastic
On Feb. 11, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal introduced legislation that would phase out unnecessary single-use plastics, which commonly end up clogging our landfills and polluting our environment. It also provides funding for recycling and composting infrastructure, and would shift the financial burden of managing waste and recyclables from town and city governments to the manufacturers.
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COVID-19 CONSUMER TIPSAvoid online scams, protect your credit and more. We have assembled a set of consumer tips and guides, and will add more in the days to come.
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TROUBLE IN TOYLANDShopping for the holidays? Our annual toy safety report can help you spot the health hazards in the toy aisle and keep kids safe this holiday season.
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NURSING HOME SAFETY DURING COVID: PPE SHORTAGESSeven months into COVID-19 pandemic, 226,000 nursing home residents nationwide at risk.
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AUTO LOAN COMPLAINTS RISEConsumer complaints about auto purchasing, leasing and finance have spiked since the beginning of the pandemic.
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