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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Drug Paraphernalia Dilemma
Human Services Spotlight Series #21 Protecting Our Children In February 2021, an Oldsmar resident watched a vehicle pull up to his home......
Vacation Rentals vs COVID-19
Pinellas County Human Services | Spotlight Series Issue #15 Sometime during January of 2020, the Complainant booked a vacation rental (condo) in......
Burial Program for Indigent and Unclaimed Persons
Pinellas County’s Burial and Cremation Program may be available to assist eligible families with the cost of cremation. Families will be screened......
Consumer Protection Frequently Asked Questions
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Pinellas County E-News
Alert Pinellas You can also sign up for Alert Pinellas for emergency and neighborhood updates....
Consumer Tips: Foreclosure Scams
Don’t Get Scammed! The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying! Con artists can and will prey upon your......
Consumer Tips: Price Gouging
Price gouging is when a business sells necessary goods or services at higher than normal prices during a state of emergency. This......
Consumer Quick Tips
A retail store must conspicuously post the return policy near the point of sale or on the receipt. Never give an uninvited......
Consumer Protection Regulations
Licenses charitable, authorized organizations, and all lessors who are involved in the conduct of Bingo, High Prescribing Health Clinics, and Adult Use......
Tips for avoiding COVID-19 robocall scams
As many of us are practicing social distancing by staying home, we may be more likely to answer unsolicited phone calls. That’s......