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Hurricane Idalia Response “By the Numbers”

The State of Local Emergency declared by the BCC on Monday remains in effect until Monday, Sept. 4. ...

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Respuesta al Huracán Idalia “en cifras”

Novedades más recientes sobre el incidente Estadísticas de la respuesta Si necesita ayuda Si quiere ayudar Próximos pasos para el Condado...

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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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Emergency Information

Pinellas County is recovering from Hurricane Idalia. This page, our Facebook and Twitter pages, and our local media partners will be updated......

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Consumer Protection Helpful Videos

Watch consumer protection 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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Abandoned Residential Construction Projects Card

How will Florida law help me if I pay a deposit and the work never starts?...

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