Of Consuming Interest

Twila Brase, President of the Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom discusses the proposed National Health ID number and its impact on medical privacy, medical care and the concerns about the security of sensitive information.

Consumer advocate Charlie Leocha of Travelers United discusses the many hidden fees you are likely to pay when making travel arrangements.

Aaron Foss, developer of Nomorobo, discusses how his free app blocked 1.2 billion robocalls.

Kelvin Coleman, executive director, National Cyber Security Alliance, discusses the steps individuals and businesses should take to protect their data.

Bruce McClary, vice president of marketing for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, talks about the realities of getting relief from your debts to credit cards or the IRS.

Owen Donley of the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals the latest high tech scams as well as how old scams have new packaging.

Ted Frank, Competitive Enterprise Institute Center for Class Action Fairness, discusses how class action lawsuits sometimes benefit only the lawyers bringing the suit.

Lauren Hall of Consumer Action profiles common frauds, including deceptive health claims about some celebrity-endorsed products.

Elizabeth Casey, with Fox Corporation, discusses parental controls, why they are essential in protecting children from inappropriate TV programs, and how to use them.

Marc Scribner of the Competitive Enterprise Institute discusses how automated vehicles will reduce the number of injuries and property damage caused by accidents.

John Breyault of the National Consumers League talks about ways you can protect your phones and computers from fraudsters and hackers.

Antonio Doss, Small Business Administration, discusses the ways the agency helps new businesses.

Susan Diegelman, director of public affairs, AT&T, discusses 5G and what it means for consumers.

Kevin Brasler, executive editor, Washington Consumer’s Checkbook, reveals how to find the best lawn care, tree repair services and garden centers.