Welcome to our Interactive website. The vast
majority of businesses in Pinellas County provide
quality services for consumers at reasonable
prices. Inevitably, there are also some disreputable
businesses which seek to prey on the unsuspecting.
We,
the Office of Consumer Protection, hope
this site will assist you in making well-informed
decisions, as well as, provide easy access
to
our complaint and regulatory forms. Remember,
before engaging in a costly decision, check
out our on-line complaint history. The system
contains a five-year history on the business
you're inquiring about. Most importantly,
look
at the disposition (end result) of the complaint.
Also available are a series of educational
brochures
to assist you in many consumer issues. Donating
to a charity is a wonderful gift. We caution
you to be a smart donor and check out our
charity
site BEFORE you donate. Know to whom and
where your money is going. If you're a TV
watcher,
do not miss our monthly "Your Consumer
Protection" show on Pinellas 18, which
is now also available online via streaming
video.
Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to provide protection for Pinellas
County consumers in the marketplace and the
business community against economic losses resulting
from unethical or illegal business practices;
to provide assistance for the resolution of
consumer-business disputes; and to educate and
inform the consumer and business communities
of existing consumer protection laws.
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