Consumer Protection In The News

Though its lax oversight of risky mortgage lending contributed to the housing and financial crises, the federal government has gotten at least one thing right. By stipulating that only nonprofit organizations may provide counseling for people who have filed for bankruptcy or who are considering reverse mortgages on their homes, it has established important protections for consumers.

Before you take another sip of water, you'll want to listen up. That water you're drinking could contain prescription drugs.

With the switch to all-digital television exactly a year away, vouchers to defray the cost of converter boxes necessary to keep older sets working will begin hitting the mail this week - and officials are urging people to request them early, as they are going fast.

Sales clerks at national retail chains that carry electronics have been misleading broadcast television viewers about the upcoming transition to digital television, directing them toward unnecessary purchases, a report by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group reveals.

Maryland residents now have the option to restrict access to their credit reports.

The Maryland PIRG recently released its 22nd annual toy safety survey featuring 40 toys, accessories and devices that may cause toxic poisoning, hearing loss and possibly death.

A trip to the toy store isn’t what it used to be, says Kate Canada, a Baltimore mother of 7-month-old Lily Canada. That’s because this year’s series of toy recalls and increased public scrutiny on toy safety has made holiday shopping a little more stressful for parents.