Speakers Bureau: Consumer Awareness
Pinellas County Consumer Protection offers the following presentations:
Auto Buying and Repair
Learn what you should know before you purchase or lease your next vehicle. Recommended Audience: Adults
Learn what your rights are under the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act. Recommended Audience: Adults
Building Better Credit
Learn budgeting tips and about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Recommended Audience: Adults
Consumer Protection for Young Adults
Ready to be on your own? Learn what you need to know about getting your first credit card, first car, moving out… Recommended Audience: High School
Door to Door Sales
Learn what you need to know about Home Solicitation Sales before you open the door. Recommended Audience: Adults
Financial Literacy
It’s important to develop good financial habits at a young age. This three part series will teach students about Money Management, Buying Goods & Services, and Identity Theft. Recommended Audience: Elementary to High School
Florida’s Landlord/Tenant Law
Learn about your right and responsibilities when renting. Recommended Audience: Adults
Help with your Consumer Issue
Learn about the FREE services offered by Pinellas County Consumer Protection. Recommended Audience: Adults
Hiring a Contractor
Unlicensed contracting is a crime! Learn about licensing and tips on hiring a contractor. Recommended Audience: Adults
Identity Theft
Learn how to detect, deter, and defend against identity theft. Recommended Audience: Adults
Scams
Learn how con-artists scam people, current scams and tips to prevent you from becoming a victim. Recommended Audience: Adults
Shopping Tips
Whether you’re buying groceries, clothing or big ticket items find out ways to save time and money. Recommended Audience: Adults
Staying Safe with Technology
Learn about Internet and Social Networking safety. Recommended Audience: Elementary School
Telemarketing Fraud
Learn about who is calling and the Do Not Call Registry. Recommended Audience: Adults
To request a speaker please fill out the online form.