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.
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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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Emergency Information
In the case of a large-scale emergency, such as a hurricane, in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an ongoing......
Pinellas County Private Property Trespass Towing
This information applies to vehicles which have been towed from private property without consent from the vehicle’s owner (known in the County......
Maximum Non-Consent Towing Rates
Pinellas County Towing Rates – Effective August 21, 2023...
Consumer Alert: PACE Program Solicitations
Pinellas County residents are advised that there has never been an authorized residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in Pinellas County.......
Consumer Protection investigation leads to arrest, $203,941 in restitution for 30 victims
Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s discovery of a scam in 2020 and subsequent investigation led to justice for 30 victims across the country......
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
Watch consumer protection videos. ...