How to Protect Yourself: Land Sales Scams
Source: Florida Attorney General's OfficeOwning land is part of the American dream. Many consumers think that purchasing land is a safe investment. However, many are disappointed and come to realize that their dream has turned into a nightmare. For those…
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How to Protect Yourself: Invention Promotion Firms
Source: Florida Attorney General's OfficeIf you have developed a new idea for a product and wish to get it manufactured and marketed, legitimate invention promotion firms may be able to assist you in finding a suitable manufacturing company. Some…
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The purpose of this form is to provide you with a means of
notifying the manufacturer(s) of your vehicle that you have
reached a certain point in the repair process. This notification
is required by the Lemon Law…
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FLORIDA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ARBITRATION BOARD
The Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board consists of members appointed by the Attorney General from the citizenry of this State. The terms of appointment consist of an initial term of one year (from July 1 to…
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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: Lawn Service Contracts
Source: Florida Attorney General's OfficeLawn service companies provide services that eliminate time-consuming lawn maintenance activities such as mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing and seeding of lawns as well as the pruning and maintenance of…
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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…
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 Office of the Attorney General has close to 1300 employees in fourteen
offices across the state. Although the majority of employees are attorneys
specializing in specific areas of law, there are many other career opportunities
available within the agency. These include investigators (sworn and…
How to Protect Yourself: Investing in Precious Metals
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Have you ever received a telephone call from someone offering you the
opportunity to invest in a gold mining operation? Every year consumers
lose billions of dollars to perpetrators of telephone…
How to Protect Yourself: Investing in Wireless Cable
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeWireless cable television uses microwave signals sent to a satellite,
and then to cable boxes in homes. The signal operates via a line of sight
transmission, making interference from hills, buildings…
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…
Who Investigates Identity Theft?
If you are a victim of identity theft you should contact your local police department or sheriff's office first to file a report. Under Florida's identity theft law, the report may be filed in the location in which the offense occurred, or, the county in which you…
Prevention Tips
Reduce your chances of being a victim of identity theft by remaining vigilant in all financial matters and taking precautions to protect your personal identifiers.
Identity thieves can find ways to exploit your personal information in all avenues of your life. At work, at home,…
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