Business Complaints
If you have a problem with any business transaction in Pinellas County, you can file a business complaint using the resources below.

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.
Learn MoreNews
- News September 1, 2023 Hurricane Idalia Response “By the Numbers”
- News September 1, 2023 Respuesta al Huracán Idalia “en cifras”
- Story August 8, 2023 Consumer Protection investigation leads to arrest, $203,941 in restitution for 30 victims
- Story March 22, 2023 Beware of Health Insurance Fraud in the Marketplace
- Story November 29, 2022 The Office of Consumer Protection is Here to Help
Hurricane Idalia Response “By the Numbers”
The State of Local Emergency declared by the BCC on Monday remains in effect until Monday, Sept. 4. ...
Respuesta al Huracán Idalia “en cifras”
Novedades más recientes sobre el incidente Estadísticas de la respuesta Si necesita ayuda Si quiere ayudar Próximos pasos para el Condado...
Consumer Protection investigation leads to arrest, $203,941 in restitution for 30 victims
Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s discovery of a scam in 2020 and subsequent investigation led to justice for 30 victims across the country......
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.......
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......
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......
Consumer Protection Helpful Videos
Watch consumer protection videos. ...
What can you do? Call Consumer Protection
Human Services Spotlight Series #27 A Pinellas homeowner used a Facebook ad to guide her to a company who could repaint her......
Beware of Unlicensed Contractors
Human Services Spotlight Series #26 The Contractor wanted an additional $15M with no work done … red flag… A Pinellas County homeowner......
Pinellas Consumer Protection uncovers multi-state real estate scam
A multi-state investigation initiated by Pinellas County Consumer Protection into a telemarketing business operating in Pinellas County has resulted in three people being charged in a scheme to defraud more than 100 victims....