Consumer Tips and Resources
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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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Consumer Stories
- Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation leads to criminal charges
- Pinellas County Consumer Protection helps unlicensed contractor victims file charges, receive restitution
- Consumer Protection investigation leads to arrest, $203,941 in restitution for 30 victims
- Disgruntled Contractor Takes Advantage No More
- Drug Paraphernalia Dilemma
- Scam Artist No More
Identity Theft Recovery Plan
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission to commit fraud and other crimes. If......
Beware of Health Insurance Fraud in the Marketplace – Consumer Alert
Most people assisting consumers with health insurance enrollments are operating in good faith and in the best interest of their clients. Unfortunately,......
Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation leads to criminal charges
Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s investigation into two individuals who defrauded more than 100 consumers across the United States recently led to criminal charges and over $1 million in restitution ordered for their victims....
Pinellas County Consumer Protection helps unlicensed contractor victims file charges, receive restitution
A Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation recently led to charges against an unlicensed contractor and $6,000 in restitution for a Palm Harbor......
Emergency Information
In the case of a fire, police or medical emergency, call 9-1-1. Hurricane Recovery: Milton, Helene & Debby What to Do If......
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......
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.......
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......