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National Consumer Protection Week

OFR is Focused on Protecting Floridians

Posted on March 3, 2020

Helping consumers year-round is what we do!

This week, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation is recognizing National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2020, a movement intended to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. [Read more…] about OFR is Focused on Protecting Floridians

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FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Raise Awareness for National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 2, 2020

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are raising awareness of consumer fraud, scams, and abuse during National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2020. [Read more…] about FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Raise Awareness for National Consumer Protection Week

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PSC to Help Consumers in Bay County for National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on February 28, 2020

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 22nd Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1-7, 2020. [Read more…] about PSC to Help Consumers in Bay County for National Consumer Protection Week

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Public Service Commission, National Consumer Protection Week

PSC to Help Consumers in Duval County for National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on February 28, 2020

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 22nd Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1-7, 2020. [Read more…] about PSC to Help Consumers in Duval County for National Consumer Protection Week

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Duval County, Florida Public Service Commission, National Consumer Protection Week

Attorney General Moody Takes Action to Shutdown Imposter Scam

Posted on March 6, 2019

This National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to be aware of imposter scams. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Takes Action to Shutdown Imposter Scam

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PSC to Help Consumers in Polk County for National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 4, 2019

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 21st Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 3–9, 2019. [Read more…] about PSC to Help Consumers in Polk County for National Consumer Protection Week

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PSC Shares Scam Awareness and Conservation Tips during National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 4, 2019

With the alarming rise in scams, are you wondering how to protect yourself from becoming a victim? Maybe you’re wondering about how to conserve water and energy to help manage your utility bills. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) can help! [Read more…] about PSC Shares Scam Awareness and Conservation Tips during National Consumer Protection Week

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PSC to Help Consumers in Lake County for National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 1, 2019

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 21st Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 3–9, 2019. [Read more…] about PSC to Help Consumers in Lake County for National Consumer Protection Week

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PSC to Help Consumers in Washington County for National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 5, 2018

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will be informing consumers about scams targeting utility customers during the 20th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 4–10, 2018.

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, PSC staff will be speaking with customers in Washington County about how to avoid these scams while also providing tips on energy and water conservation and information about the Lifeline Assistance telephone/broadband discount program.

The time and place for the PSC event is below:

Thursday, March 8, 2018
2:15 p.m. CST

Washington County Council on Aging
1348 South Boulevard
Chipley, Florida 32428

For more information about NCPW and to see a nationwide calendar of events, please visit ncpw.gov.

Filed Under: Soup Du Jour Tagged With: Florida Public Service Commission, National Consumer Protection Week, Washington County

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Host Webinar on Consumer Protection

Posted on March 5, 2018

In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, March 4-10, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host a webinar to help educate Florida consumers on how to protect themselves from scams. The free webinar on Wednesday, March 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. will highlight the department’s role in business registration, the consumer complaint and mediation process and more. Consumers can register for the webinar at FloridaConsumerHelp.com.

National Consumer Protection Week is a nationwide effort to educate consumers about their rights and how to make well-informed decisions to avoid scams and fraud.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the state’s clearinghouse for consumer complaints, protection and information. The call center is staffed with trained analysts who can respond to questions about programs and regulations under the department’s purview, provide information on a wide variety of topics or direct callers to the appropriate government agency. Consumers can get tips or file a complaint at FloridaComsumerHelp.com.

Consumers who believe fraud has taken place can contact the department’s consumer protection and information hotline at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832).

Filed Under: Soup Du Jour Tagged With: florida department of agriculture and consumer services, National Consumer Protection Week, Webinar

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