Consumer Tips and Resources
Pinellas County offers tips and resources that allow consumers to make the best decisions.
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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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
View the latest storm forecasts In the case of a large-scale emergency in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an......
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......
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......
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......