U.S. Public Interest Research Group

• South Carolina Credit Union Goes After Phishers

  By Missy Baxter  |  May 17, 2013

  AllSouth FCU wins court order, deemed rare, that allows it to subpoena third-party communications providers.

• Consumer Advocate Calls Interchange Surcharge Fears Propaganda

  By David Morrison  |  February 4, 2013

  U.S. Public Interest Research Group director downplays potential consumer impact; sides with merchants in surcharge snit.

• Card Probe Ends With a Whimper for MasterCard, Visa; Amex Vows a Fight

  By David Morrison  |  October 13, 2010

  The U.S. Justice Department announced last week that a long-running antitrust investigation against the three largest card brands has ended in a settlement with two of the three and litigation against the third.

• Reactions Vary to DOJ Card Actions

  By David Morrison  |  October 5, 2010

  Consumer and retail groups are praising the U.S. Department of Justice's actions against major credit card brands, but analysts are split about whether the moves will result in real lower prices for consumers.

• Wall Street, Swipe Fee Reforms Are Good For Consumers and Credit Unions

  By Guest Blogger  |  July 9, 2010

  Ed Mierzwinski, consumer program director at the non-profit, non-partisan U.S. Public Interest Research Group, shares why reg restructuring is good for everyone.