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The Division has created a monthly electronic newsletter for Florida consumers.  Within our newsletters, you'll find tips on important consumer related issues and resources to find additional information. 

April 2012 - Mortgage relief scams have reached an all-time high, with an estimated $3 billion in losses nationally, last year alone. Cash-strapped homeowners are vulnerable to unscrupulous individuals, offering promises of relief from financial burden.

Archived Editions

2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012

2012

January - Be a Savvy Consumer
February - Tax Scams
March - National Consumer Protection Week

2011

January - Commissioner Adam H. Putnam
February - Division of Consumer Services
March - Telemarketing Fraud
April - Identity Theft via Information Breach
May - Getting Optimum Fuel Economy
June - Motor Vehicle Repair
July - Purchasing Travel in Florida
August - Household Moving
September - Landlord/Tenant Law in Florida
October - Pawn Shops
November - Giving to Charity
December - Toy Safety

2010

January - Foreclosure Relief Scams
February - Haiti Relief Scams
March - Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs)
April - Timeshares
May - Food Safety Tips
June - Florida Seafood is safe!
July - Advanced Payment Scams
August - Hurricane Preparedness
September - Debt Relief Services
October - Credit Card Account Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009
November - Giving to Charity
December - Gift Cards

2009

January - Sweepstakes Fraud / Foreign Lotteries
February - Florida Do Not Call list
March - Beware of Stimulus Package Scams
April - Rights Under the Florida Lemon Law
May - Skimming, Phishing, Dumpster Diving - Your Identity in Crisis
June - Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams
July - Door to Door Sales
August - Florida's Landlord/Tenant Law
September - The Division of Consumer Services
October - Pyramid schemes, Ponzi Schemes, and Multilevel Marketing Plans
November - H1N1 Scams
December - Gift Cards

2008

January 2008 - Joining a Health Studio, Make an Informed Decision
February 2008 - Phishing for Fraud
March 2008 - 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment
April 2008 - Travel Clubs, How to Avoid a Bad Deal
May 2008 - What to do When Facing Foreclosure
June 2008 - Telemarketing Fraud
July 2008 - Intrastate Moving, What you Should Know
August 2008 - Hurricane Safety Tips
September 2008 - Fraudulent Debt Collectors
October 2008 - Eco-Friendly Tips to Save You Money
November 2008 - Consumer Product Recalls
December 2008 - The Risks of Purchasing Gift Cards

2007

January 2007 - Game Promotions
February 2007 - The Purchase of Business Opportunities
March 2007 - Identity Theft: How to Avoid
April 2007 - International Telephone Return Call Scam
May 2007 - Fuel Economy and Gas Saving Tips
June 2007 - Investment Opportunities, Scam or Reward?
July 2007 - Credit and Debit Card Blocking
August 2007 - Gift Cards and Certificates
September 2007 - What is Skimming?
October 2007 - Pre-Approved Offers of Credit
November 2007 - Analog to Digital Television Conversion
December 2007 - Credit Card Responsibility

2006

January 2006 - Florida Lemon Law
February 2006 - Phishing Scams
March 2006 - Motor Vehicle Repair
April 2006 - Wildfire Prevention
May 2006 - Caller ID Spoofing
June 2006 - Hurricane Preparedness Tips
July 2006 - Credit Freeze
August 2006 - Foreign Lotteries
September 2006 - Junk Faxes
October 2006 - Division of Consumer Services Overview
November 2006 - Charitable Contributions
December 2006 - Gift Cards, What to Know Before you Buy

2005

January 2005 - Do Your Research Before Signing a Health Club Membership
February 2005 - Avoid Unwanted Sales Calls, Join the Florida Do Not Call list
March 2005 - Identity Theft
April 2005 - Travel Smart, Do your Homework
May 2005 - Automotive Financing, Get What You Pay For
June 2005 - Understanding Your Credit Report
July 2005 - Household Moving in Florida
August 2005 - Know Your Rights, Florida Landlord / Tenant Law
September 2005 - Portable Generator Safety
October 2005 - Travel Clubs, Scam or No Scam
November 2005 - Give the RIGHT Gift, Toy Safety
December 2005 - Be a Savvy Consumer, Holiday Shopping Tips

2004

November 2004 - Giving to Charity
December 2004 - Consumer Product Scanning

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