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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......

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Emergency Information

View the latest storm forecastsIn the case of a large-scale emergency in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an ongoing......

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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......

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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.......

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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......

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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.......

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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......

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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......

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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......

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