Consumer Tips
It can be hard to spot fraud when it’s happening, and the reality is anyone could fall victim to a scam. While most consumer transactions go well, there’s a chance you could experience unresolved problems such as defective products, inaccurate bills or non-delivery of goods or services.
Pinellas County Consumer Protection is here to help. Below, you’ll find a list of consumer tips to help you navigate different situations and services. To speak to one of our investigations regarding a consumer transaction or for additional information, call us at 727-464-6200 or email consumer@pinellas.gov.
Connie Consumer provides you with tips and helpful resources to be a savvy consumer.
- Assignment of Benefits
- Budgeting and Saving
- Charitable Donations
- Flood Damaged Vehicles
- Joining a Gym/Health Studio
- Hiring A Mover Tips
- Holiday Shopping Tips
- Home Improvement
- Home Solicitation
- Identity Theft – Prevention
- Identity Theft – Recovery Plan
- Imposter Scam
- IRS / Private Collection Agencies
- Motor Vehicle Repair
- Post-Disaster Consumer Tips
- Product Recall Tips
- Scare Tactics and Misrepresentation
- Shredding Guide
- Tax Identity Theft
- Telemarketing Fraud
- Travel Tips