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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Budgeting and Saving Tips
A budget is a plan you write down to decide how you will spend your money each month. Without a budget, you......
Assignment of Benefits
It’s important to carefully review your entire home improvement contact when you hire someone to take care of emergency home repairs because......
National Human Trafficking Hotline
A national service connecting victims and survivors with services...
Towing Ordinance 19-39
Ordinance covering car towing rates and rules....
Consumer Protection Brochure – English
Brochure outlining the scope of Pinellas County Consumer Protection. ...
Consumer Protection Brochure – Spanish
Folleto que describe el alcance de la Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Pinellas....
Human Trafficking Ordinance 2016
Ordinance pertaining to the posting of public human trafficking awareness signs. ...
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......