
COVID-19 Consumer Tips
How do you avoid phishing and other online scams? Can you get a refund for travel expenses? How do you protect your credit? U.S. PIRG Education Fund has assembled a set of consumer tips and guides, and will add more in the days to come.



Every state can -- and should -- do more to protect drivers from predatory towing Dark patterns are one way that apps and websites steer consumers into making the choice that’s right for the app or website -- but wrong for the consumer. Fraud/ identity theft is the No. 1 complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, with 2.2 million complaints last year. Consumers reported losing $3.3 billion last year, up from $1.8 billion in 2019. The holidays are over and winter is upon us again. The long and cold months ahead can feel like an eternity, especially during an ongoing pandemic. Here are some ways to keep your mind and body healthy as we head into a second COVID-19 winter.
Towing Kickbacks: Only one-third of states ban incentives to property owners, law enforcement
DARK PATTERNS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY ON YOUR PHONE
22 ways to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft and headaches
Another winter during COVID-19: How to stay safe and sound
