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March 12, 2012
A complaint has been filed and a consent judgment has been entered against the debt consolidation company United Financial Systems, Inc. and its principal, Christopher Boulahanis. The consent judgment awards damages against United Financial and Boulahanis in the amount of more than…
When will I receive my refund?
The settlement monies are scheduled to be distributed to the defrauded consumers by the Office of the Attorney General in two payments: a partial payment March 31, 2012, and a final pro rata payment September 30, 2012. The total of the payments may be less…
The Florida Attorney General's Office of Citizen Services (CS) operates the Attorney General’s Fraud Hotline at (850) 414-3990 or toll-free within Florida (866) 966-7226. The Hotline serves as the initial point-of-contact for consumer complaints, Lemon Law complaints, Medicaid Provider Fraud…
The Attorney General’s Office has established certain email boxes to be used for designated purposes in complying with Florida state court eservice requirements, pursuant to Rule 2.516, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. These email boxes are not to be used when the assistant attorney…
The Office of Attorney General Ashley Moody is seeking civic-minded individuals for appointment to the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board. Applications for the term commencing July 1, 2019, must be received by Friday, April 19, 2019.
The Attorney General's Office administers the…
Source: The Florida Attorney General's Office
If you receive a letter or phone call telling you that you have won a substantial cash award or other fantastic prize, be extremely cautious. The likelihood is great that you have won nothing of any value and are being scammed.
You cannot win a…
How to Protect Yourself: Contractors
Source: The Florida Attorney General's Office
Complaints against contracting companies run the gamut from firms that take consumers’ money for services which are never provided to firms that advertise cheap services who then try to “up-sell” new systems or…
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To file a complaint with our office about a potential consumer scam, please click on the following link:
File a consumer complaint or contact the Consumer Protection Division.
To learn more about ways to avoid scams involving certain businesses or industries, please…
Process for Handling Individual and Business Claims
If you are considering a quick or final payment please read this notice regarding the release from future recoveries.
Beginning November 24, 2010, the Gulf Coast Claims Facility ("GCCF") will no longer accept claims for Emergency Advance…
Thank you and your family members for the sacrifices you have made to protect our freedoms and keep our nation safe. It is an honor to serve the 90,000 active members of the Armed Forces and more than 1.5 million veterans who call the State of Florida their home.
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Announcement:
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is pleased to announce the anticipated availability of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. The purpose of VOCA grant funds is to support the provision of services to victims of crime. Services are…
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How to Protect Yourself: Pet Scams
Source: The Florida Attorney General Over the years, newspapers and online classifieds have become a popular source to advertise pets. Unfortunately, pet scams can target either unsuspecting buyers or sellers.
Scammers target buyers by enticing them with…
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Division of Victim Services
The Florida Attorney General's Division of Victim Services not
only serves as an advocate for crime victims and victims' rights,
it also administers a compensation program to ensure financial
assistance for innocent victims of crime. As part of its
responsibility, the…
What Does Florida Law Provide for Victims?
Florida Law provides guidelines for the fair treatment of
victims and witnesses in the criminal justice and juvenile
justice systems. It authorizes a direct-support organization to
assist victims of adult and juvenile crime. It provides victims
to have…
Tips for Businesses to Protect Their Consumers
Businesses are not immune from identity theft and fraud. The FTC reports that businesses lost $56.6 billion to identity theft last year. From large companies to small stores, identity thieves seek to steal customers’ and employees’ personal…
How to Protect Yourself: Avoiding Mortgage Foreclosure and Foreclosure "Rescue" Scams
Source: The Florida Attorney General
Contact your mortgage loan servicer as soon as you realize you may have a problem or have missed a payment.
Mortgage Servicers can discuss options with you…
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