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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
Human Trafficking Ordinance 2016
Ordinance pertaining to the posting of public human trafficking awareness signs. ...
Consumer Protection Brochure – English
Brochure outlining the scope of Pinellas County Consumer Protection. ...
Disgruntled Contractor Takes Advantage No More
Human Services Spotlight Series #19 “Contractor” Showed License That Wasn’t His A construction worker showed customers a contractors license and insurance that......
“I Want to Function … I Want to Thrive”
Human Services Spotlight Series #20 Recovery Is a Process A homeless man turned his life around and rebuilt relationships with his family......
Thank you for Your Help…Consumer Protection
Human Services Spotlight Series #22 Consumer Protection Resolves Spat over Scratched Glass Stovetop A buyer blamed a pot for damaging a glass......
Apply for or Renew an Adult Use License
Adult use establishments in unincorporated areas of Pinellas County must obtain a license from the Office of Consumer Protection before they can......
Request a Human Trafficking Sign for a Business
Request a human trafficking awareness and resources sign to post in your business as required by Pinellas County Ordinance Section 42-430. Learn......
Drug Paraphernalia Dilemma
Human Services Spotlight Series #21 Protecting Our Children In February 2021, an Oldsmar resident watched a vehicle pull up to his home......
Vacation Rentals vs COVID-19
Pinellas County Human Services | Spotlight Series Issue #15 Sometime during January of 2020, the Complainant booked a vacation rental (condo) in......
Consumer Protection Frequently Asked Questions
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