Consumer Alerts

The Consumer Affairs Division urges consumers to remember it's a "Buyer Beware" marketplace. By being aware, informed and suspicious you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

Each week the Divison updates this page with a new consumer alert. The information from these alerts will provide useful tools and tips for protecting yourself from consumer fraud.

For easy access and referral the consumer alerts have been filed under the following consumer topics:


CAR BUYING - NEW
Buying a new car? Get all the facts first.

CAR BUYING - USED
Do your homework before buying a used car.

CAR LEASE
Considering a lease? Get the facts first!

CHARITABLE SOLICITATION
Who's that knocking at your door?
Do you really know who you give your money to?

EASTER PETS

EMPLOYMENT
Do your homework before responding to employment ads.
Work-at-home opportunities -- Approach with caution!
Beware of responding to ads for government positions.

GENERAL CONSUMER INFORMATION
Consumers can avoid becoming a victim of fraud by being aware, informed and suspicious!

GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS

HALLOWEEN
Take special precautions to ensure a safe Trick-or-Treat.

HOME REPAIR
Repairing the damage after the storm.
Beware of the door-to-door home improvement solicitor.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
Read the "Designation of Homestead" letter very carefully.

INTERNET SCAMS
Scam artists travel the information superhighway.
Protect yourself when cybershopping.

JULY 4TH
Keep safety in mind during your 4th of July celebration.

LANDLORD/TENANT
Landlord/Tenant disputes

LONG DISTANCE CARRIER SCAMS
Slamming: A scam you might not be aware of until it's too late!

MAIL FRAUD
Gasoline refund does not exist.

MORTGAGE SCAMS
Seniors, beware of second mortgage rip offs.

MOVING
Do your homework before making your move.

PET SALES
Pet alert

POOL SAFETY
Nothing is childproof -- especially your pool.

PRIZE PROMOTIONS
You're a $25,000 Grand Prize winner!!

TALENT & MODEL SCAMS
Want to be a star...

TELEMARKETING
New telemarketing fraud laws

TITLE LOANS
Car title loans offer fast cash and consumer confusion!
Motor Vehicle Title Loan Transaction

TRAVEL
Be an informed travel shopper
Check on travel promotions before you pay for that special cruise vacation
Vacation Packages

YELLOW PAGES SCAM
Beware of Phony Yellow Pages



This page has been created as a service to the consumers of Jacksonville, Florida. If you have any suggestions or comments on how we can make this page better for you, please send e-mail to buckley@coj.net buckley@coj.net
Material on this page was gathered from a variety of sources, including The Federal Trade Commission, The Florida Attorney Generals Office and The Florida Legislature On-Line.
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