Consumer Protection

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Department of Justice and Consumer Services has moved to 631 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
727-464-6200 more >

Consumer information:

• Nation's Top 10 Consumer Complaints:
  Report highlights new complaints and other challenges to Consumers and Consumer Protection Agencies
  View Report

 

• Report Offers First Large-Scale Look at Child ID Theft: A new report issued by Carnegie Mellon CyLab Distinguished Fellow, Richard Power, offers startling details into how identity thieves target children for unused Social Security numbers. more>>

 

• Teach children to be web smart through examples found in NetCetera: Chatting With Kids About Being Online. more>

 

• Avoid Falling For A Business Opportunity Scam
  It’s the American dream to own your business; especially during tough economic times. Although many achieve this dream, others run into financial ruin by falling prey to scams claiming that substantial profits can be attained. Watch this video for an inside look. more>>
  

 

• Worried about mortgage foreclosure on your home?
  

  Find resources to help at:
  http://www.pinellascounty.org/foreclosure

  
  

In the News:

• Agency partnerships make an impact
  Pinellas County Consumer Protection partnered with the Federal Trade Commission and other area agencies on Operation Tele-Phoney,a recent telemarketing fraud sweep. more>

 

• Justice & Consumer Services receives award from The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas more>

 

For more information or questions:

• Contact Consumer Protection

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