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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Beware of Health Insurance Fraud in the Marketplace

Consumer Alert Most people assisting consumers with health insurance are operating in good faith and in the best interest of their clients.......

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Community Re-Entry Resources

Re-Entry and What You Need to Succeed Keeping it simple, “Re-Entry” services are programs and community supports designed to help people who......

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The Office of Consumer Protection is Here to Help

Investigation of used auto dealership fraudster results in order of restitution for victims Beginning 2015 and continuing through 2018, multiple consumers purchased......

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Emergency Information

In the case of a large-scale emergency in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an ongoing basis. In the case......

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Find a Business Complaint History

You can search the 5-year business complaint history with Consumer Protection. If you have a problem with any business transaction, you can......

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Pinellas Update: County Consumer Protection warns against price gouging

Because Pinellas County is included in the governor’s state of emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Ian, residents and visitors are protected by......

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