Consumer Protection
Pinellas County is here to protect our county’s residents from falling victim to scam and help resolve issues they may encounter as a consumer.
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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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.......
Community Re-Entry Resources
Re-Entry and What You Need to Succeed Keeping it simple, “Re-Entry” services are programs and community supports designed to help people who......
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
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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....