Consumer Protection
Pinellas County is here to protect our county’s residents from falling victim to scam and help resolve issues they may encounter as a consumer.
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Office of Consumer Protection
Anyone could fall victim to a scam. If you are unable to resolve a problem such as defective products, erroneous bills or non-delivery of goods or services, the dedicated employees of Pinellas County Consumer Protection can help. Consumer Protection is a division of the Human Services Department.
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Recursos para afectados por el cierre del gobierno federal
See this page in English. Sabemos que el cierre del gobierno federal ha generado incertidumbre y dificultades para muchos miembros de nuestra......
Federal Government Shutdown Resources
Vea esta página en español. We know the federal government shutdown created uncertainty and hardship for many in our community. We’re here......
Pinellas County Consumer Protection warns of scams targeting federal employees
As the partial shutdown of the federal government continues, it is especially important for furloughed federal workers in Pinellas County to be......
Find County Ordinances
The Pinellas County Code of Ordinances is maintained by Municode and is available at https://library.municode.com/fl/pinellas_county/codes/code_of_ordinances...
Drug Paraphernalia
In 2005, Pinellas County established a local Drug Paraphernalia Abatement Task Force to research, fact find, and discuss the impact of drug......
Consumer Alert: Puppy scammers using old Animal Services form
Pinellas County Animal Services and Consumer Protection are advising anyone looking to purchase a puppy to be wary of sellers using an......
Identity Theft Recovery Plan
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission to commit fraud and other crimes. If......
Beware of Health Insurance Fraud in the Marketplace – Consumer Alert
Most people assisting consumers with health insurance enrollments are operating in good faith and in the best interest of their clients. Unfortunately,......
Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation leads to criminal charges
Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s investigation into two individuals who defrauded more than 100 consumers across the United States recently led to criminal charges and over $1 million in restitution ordered for their victims....
Pinellas County Consumer Protection helps unlicensed contractor victims file charges, receive restitution
A Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation recently led to charges against an unlicensed contractor and $6,000 in restitution for a Palm Harbor......