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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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....
Pinellas Consumer Protection uncovers multi-state real estate scam
A multi-state investigation initiated by Pinellas County Consumer Protection into a telemarketing business operating in Pinellas County has resulted in three people being charged in a scheme to defraud more than 100 victims....
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....