Business Complaints
If you have a problem with any business transaction in Pinellas County, you can file a business complaint using the resources below.
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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.
Learn MoreNews
- Story January 26, 2024 Pinellas County Consumer Protection helps unlicensed contractor victims file charges, receive restitution
- 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
- Story August 15, 2022 What can you do? Call Consumer Protection
Consumer Tips: Foreclosure Scams
Don’t Get Scammed! The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying! Con artists can and will prey upon your......
Protect Your Senior Family and Friends from COVID-19 scams
During these times of social distancing and quarantine, older adults may be more isolated and therefore more vulnerable to scams. Perpetrators may......
Home Improvement Scams
Home Solicitation Be extremely cautious of anyone coming to your home uninvited and offering to do home repairs. This technique could be......
Consumer Tips: Insurance
The purchase or sale of a home may well be the single most important financial transaction you are involved in during your......
Consumer Tips: Internet Purchases
Follow these tips before bidding online Do your homework. Be sure you understand what you are bidding on, its value, and all......
Consumer Resources
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High Prescribing Health Clinic Permitting—Pain Management
Effective Oct. 1, 2024, there is a $55.00 increase in High Prescribing Health Clinic (HPHC) license fees from $1,555 to $1,610 to......
Consumer Tips: Price Gouging
Price gouging is when a business sells necessary goods or services at higher than normal prices during a state of emergency. This......
Adult Use Establishments
The Office of Consumer Protection manages licensing for adult use establishments. Effective Oct. 1, 2024, there is a $59.00 increase in Adult......
Managing Your Finances During a Crisis
The Coronavirus is not just a threat to our health, but for many it’s now effecting our finances. It’s challenging to manage......