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
- 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
- Trade-In Tangle
- Solar Panel Solicitation
- Insurance Company Pays Back
- Final Agreement
Consumer Tips: Charities
Persons or organizations soliciting for charitable contributions are required to be registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Click......
Charitable Solicitation
This is a service offered to you by the Pinellas County Office of Consumer Protection. Charities soliciting in Pinellas County: Can only......
Consumer Protection – Contracting
The following construction and home improvement contractors are required to be licensed or registered with the Pinellas Construction Licensing Board: Contractors: Alarm......
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......
Consumer Tips: Finding a Home
Home Inspections Defects often go unnoticed by the average person. Before hiring a qualified individual to inspect the home, experts recommend that......
Apply for or Renew a Bingo License
The Pinellas County Bingo Ordinance requires that anyone who conducts bingo or leases premises for the conduct of bingo must first obtain......
Submit a Complaint about a Business
If you have a problem with any business transaction, you can file a complaint online or by emailing consumer@pinellas.gov. If you have......
Trade-In Tangle
Human Services Spotlight Series #17 Protecting Consumers from Scams Sometime during July 2020, a vehicle owner visited an auto dealership for a......
Scam Artist No More
Human Services Spotlight Series #16 Air Conditioning “Contractor” Pleads Guilty Between 2016 and 2018, a Pinellas County man used Craig’s List, roadside......
Insurance Company Pays Back
Human Services Spotlight Series #14 Insurance Company, Owner Disagree Over Cost of Vehicle Repairs Sometime during April 2020, the complainant tried to......