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Attorney General Opinions
An informational pamphlet on Florida's Dual
Officeholding Prohibition
prepared by the Office of the Attorney General
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: What is dual officeholding?
What is an "office" for
purposes…
Attorney General Opinions
Actions by the Florida Attorney General
1. Qui Tam (or False Claims Act) lawsuit filed on March 1, 2005 alleging that data covered under the DMS contract with Convergys was being sent overseas by a subcontractor for processing. The relators (whistle blowers) allege that the contract calls for…
Q. WHAT WORK IS CONVERGYS PERFORMING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA?
A. In August 2002, the State of Florida entered into a multi-year contract with Convergys Customer Management Group, Inc. ("Convergys") to handle the State's personnel functions that were previously undertaken by state agencies. This…
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused billions of dollars of damage to property along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles were submerged as a result of the extensive flooding. A database containing the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of many of those vehicles has been…
Registration Information
How to Register
Complete the FCPTI/Victim Services Registration Form and submit it prior to the start date of the course. Seating is reserved based on the date registration is received. Victim of Crime Assistance (VOCA) priority registrations must be received 6 weeks…
The Florida Attorney General's Office is committed to bringing to justice those who defraud and exploit our senior citizens. While our diverse population contains mostly decent and responsible people, some dishonest and uncaring persons seek to take advantage of individuals and families.
Scam…
How to Protect Yourself: Lottery Fraud
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeDo not believe you have won a prize in a lottery in which you never participated.Lottery frauds are becoming increasingly commonplace. These frauds are likely to be advanced fee frauds which aim to defraud honest…
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Protect yourself when using a
bank's automated teller machine (ATM)
Protect your business from
burglary
Protect yourself from a
carjacking
Protect yourself from motor
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Safeguard your…
How to Protect Yourself: Health Studios
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeJoining a health club usually involves signing a membership contract
and paying dues and fees. In the past, some studios went out of business
after collecting thousands of dollars in prepaid membership dues. Now,…
How to Protect Yourself: "Gold" Cards
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeIf you are looking for credit, be wary of "gold"
or "platinum" card offers promising to get you credit cards or
improve your credit rating. While they may sound like regular credit cards,
some…
How to Protect Yourself: Firms Going Out of Business
Source: Florida Attorney General's OfficeWhen a business closes, there may be little warning, and it may be
very difficult to retrieve merchandise or deposits left with the company.
To protect yourself from losing money when a company goes out…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
When you park your car, close the windows, lock the doors and take
the key with you.
If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only your vehicle's
ignition key.
Install and use anti-theft devices, whether an alarm or a protective…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Keep doors locked and windows shut.
Don't stop to assist a disabled motorist. Instead contact a service
station or police.
When stopped at a light, leave enough room between you and the car
in front that you could make an escape.
Be…
How To Protect Yourself While Using An Automated Teller
Machine (ATM)
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Try to avoid using an ATM by yourself. Either take someone with you
or only use an ATM when others are around.
If possible, avoid using an ATM after dark. If you must, choose…
The Attorney General, in cooperation
with the First Amendment Foundation, has prepared the Government
in the Sunshine Manual which explains the law under which Florida
ensures public access to the meetings and records of state and
local government. Bound, unabridged copies of this manual can be…
