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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services has created a monthly electronic newsletter for Florida consumers.  Within our newsletter you will find quick tips on important consumer related issues and resources to find additional information. 

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Archived Editions

2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008

2008

January 2008 - Joining a Health Studio - Make an Informed Decision
February 2008 - Economic Stimulus Payment, Phishing Fraud
March 2008 - 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment

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

2004

November - Giving to Charity
December - Consumer Product Scanning

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