Consumer Tips and Resources
Pinellas County offers tips and resources that allow consumers to make the best decisions.
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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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Consumer Stories
- Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation leads to criminal charges
- Pinellas County Consumer Protection helps unlicensed contractor victims file charges, receive restitution
- Consumer Protection investigation leads to arrest, $203,941 in restitution for 30 victims
- Disgruntled Contractor Takes Advantage No More
- Drug Paraphernalia Dilemma
- Scam Artist No More
Consumer Protection Helpful Videos
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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......
Abandoned Residential Construction Projects Card
How will Florida law help me if I pay a deposit and the work never starts?...
Pinellas County Health Program Brochure
Brochure on the Pinellas County Health Program and available resources for Pinellas County residents....
Post-Disaster Consumer Tips – en Español
Be wary of any company that uses scare tactics and misrepresentation to sell a product....
Prescription Drug Discount Program
As a joint initiative between Pinellas County and the National Association of Counties (NACo), county residents can benefit from the NACo Prescription......
Mortgage Fraud and Foreclosure Scams
Brochure highlighting how consumers can protect themselves from mortgage fraud and foreclosure scams....
Don’t Let Fear Cost You!
Brochure alerting Pinellas County residents to the dangers of private sales representatives attempting to charge residents for water quality. ...
Shredding Guide
Are you wondering what to keep and what to shred? We looked at experts’ advice and compiled this summary of how long......