Funding for our COVID-19 Educational Project was provided by AT&T, Bank of America, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase & Co., PhRMA, Square and Wells Fargo.
Fact Sheets
Coronavirus vaccination outreach resources for community-based organizations
Getting enough people vaccinated to achieve herd immunity is critical to saving lives and enabling the country to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, yet as of July 2021, around half of U.S. adults were still unvaccinated. This guide shares…
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Distinguishing between vaccine fact and fiction
While many millions of Americans have been safely vaccinated, millions of others have not, with many basing their decision not to get the vaccine on inaccurate or misleading information. This publication counters specific vaccination objections with facts, explains why someone should…
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Steering clear of pandemic-related scams
The coronavirus pandemic gave con artists many new opportunities to cheat consumers. This publication highlights some of the most common types of scams related to the pandemic, helps you spot and avoid a scam, and tells you where to report scam…
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Avoid pandemic-related ID theft and account fraud
Identity thieves and fraudsters have taken advantage of the pandemic to get a hold of consumers’ personally identifying information and use it to steal their benefits, access their accounts and open new accounts in the victims’ names. This publication…
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Establishing or replenishing emergency savings
Many consumers went into the COVID-19 crisis with little or no savings, while others depleted theirs trying to stay afloat after losing their jobs. This guide covers the purpose of, and target balance for, an emergency fund, what to consider when…
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Telemedicine: What to know about virtual doctor visits
The pandemic has driven non-urgent doctor visits online to help suppress the spread of COVID-19. As more people receive medical care remotely, via a smartphone, tablet or computer, it's important to understand when and how virtual visits might be an…
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Making a job or career transition
The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work, with many others reevaluating their job and career choices in light of how different industries are faring. This guide will help workers identify job opportunities, weigh their education and training…
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ESTATE PLANNING: CRITICAL DECISIONS FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the wisdom of making critical end-of-life decisions before a crisis strikes. This publication outlines the key estate planning decisions everyone should make now, explains which documents and tools help ensure that your wishes are carried…
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FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners, and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take…
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
Millions of undocumented workers are ineligible for the federal economic aid available to U.S. citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. This publication provides tips and resources for finding state, local, and private financial assistance programs that are designed specifically for undocumented…
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Webinars
Relief to Recovery: COVID-19 and the Impact on Small Businesses
This webinar sheds light on the ways COVID-19 has impacted the small business landscape in the U.S. and helps us to better understand what recovery for these businesses will look like in 2022 and beyond.
Fraud and scams in the COVID-19 economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and transfer money. As a result, many criminals are now targeting digital wallets and peer-to-peer payment methods, such as Apple Pay and Zelle. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, 18 million victims fell prey…
Credit reports and scores in a COVID-19 economy: What advocates should know
There are many reasons to keep tabs on your credit history and doing so is even more important since the pandemic, which upset many families' ability to keep up with bills and payments. Recent data breaches, such as T-Mobile, that could…
Housing insecurity during the pandemic
The pandemic unleashed a national housing problem of unprecedented magnitude. Even before the pandemic, millions of Americans faced housing insecurity or instability—especially communities of color. Renters of color often pay up to 50% of their household income toward housing costs. Rural…
The Truth about COVID-19 Vaccines
Getting enough people vaccinated against the coronavirus is critical to achieving herd immunity, saving lives and enabling the country to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, yet millions of U.S. adults are still not vaccinated. This webinar shares information…
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
On May 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began accepting applications for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a new program to provide $3.2 billion to eligible households to pay for internet service and devices so that consumers can stay connected to critical online…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Savings
Saving for retirement is a crucial financial goal for most workers. Yet even before the pandemic, only about half of private sector workers had retirement accounts at work, and many weren't saving enough in those accounts. COVID-19 has made a secure…
Adoption of Contactless Payments During the Pandemic
In order to limit their exposure to the coronavirus when using delivery services, consumers have shifted away from cash to "contactless" payments. The webinar covers these questions: What are contactless payments? Is the technology really safe? Is consumer privacy at risk?…
Rise of Fraud and ID Theft in the COVID 19 Era
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in fraud and ID theft. As consumers struggle through the challenges of the pandemic, fraudsters are using the crisis to exploit them by stealing their personal information as they search for knowledge,…
COVID 19’s Impact on Food Insecurity
Consumer Action hosted a webinar in March 2021 focusing on COVID-19 and food insecurity. The webinar covered the history of community food programs and their contributions to addressing food insecurity; community response versus a federal response to food insecurity, and why we…
Affordable Housing: Are we facing an eviction tsunami?
As the economic toll of COVID-19 worsens, what stands between 30 million Americans and an eviction tsunami when moratoriums on evictions expire? What will be the long-term impact of COVID-19 on America’s affordable housing crisis? Consumer Action's webinar features Bridgett Simmons…
Q&As about the CDC order to halt evictions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has ordered an unprecedented national moratorium on residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order is effective Sept. 4-Dec. 31, 2020. What does the CDC order mean for consumers? Who does it…
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
With major hurricanes hitting Louisiana and Texas, and wildfires menacing the West Coast, millions of Americans are facing the complex challenges of a natural disaster striking in the middle of a pandemic. This webinar answers many questions about insurance, disaster planning…
Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
School closures, social distancing and other measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 have upended daily routines and norms for children and adolescents. This webinar is led by guest presenters Dr. Jamie Aten, executive director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute…
Medicare: What You Need to Know in the COVID 19 Era
It is crucial, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, to understand Medicare benefit changes coming in 2021. Join our guest presenter Micki Nozaki, director of the California Senior Medicare Patrol project at California Health Advocates, for a run-down on key changes to be…
Domestic violence and financial abuse during COVID-19
We can add yet another public health crisis to the toll of COVID-19: domestic violence. Can you recognize the signs of an abusive relationship? Consumer Action's webinar is led by attorney Maclen Stanley, who specializes in pursuing claims of sexual assault,…
Millions of workers across the country have lost their jobs and have been devastated by the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In the first months of the pandemic, many unemployed workers relied on unemployment income while waiting for their…
Estate Planning for Healthcare, Finances and More During a Pandemic (Webinar)
The COVID-19 crisis has brought a keen awareness of our own mortality. Regardless of your age or health status, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of estate planning. Now is the time to make sure you have clearly documented your wishes…
Fair Housing in the COVID 19 Era (Webinar)
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout our communities and reshape the way we live, it will have a substantial impact on rental housing across America. Whether or not they ever become infected with the coronavirus, vulnerable communities, including low-income…
COVID-19 Scams and Healthcare Fraud (Webinar)
Scammers are expert at shifting tactics to catch consumers off guard and, like other disasters, COVID-19 has given them opportunity. Scammers are using phone, text, mail, email and fraudulent websites to tout everything from fake COVID-19 test kits to miracle cures.…
Specialty Consumer Reports
As individuals and families take steps to recover financially from the economic distress of the pandemic, it will be crucial for consumers to regularly check their credit reports and scores as they negotiate late and partial payments with their creditors, and…
