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While a product might not have a written warranty, under state law, consumers are guaranteed certain implied warranties.
Fraudulent business activities or deceptive trade actions are problems probably everybody in Florida can identify with. Consumer laws are mostly based on reasonableness and common sense, however,on a regular basis, we all encounter various trade situations where something is just not quiet right.
Florida Florida Consumer Fraud Complaints
Consumer fraud complaints from January 1 - December 31, 2004
National Rank
Complaints per 100,000 population
Number of Complaints
13
128
22,263
Source: Federal Trade Commission
Every year, various complaints are filed by Florida consumers, about malfunctioning products, that don’t serve their purpose, deceptive business activities or illegal activities of collection agencies. While many citizens don’t know their rights as consumers, our Florida lawyers are working very diligently to create awareness about consumer rights and we will ensure that your rights won’t be violated.
Florida cases involve, but are not limited to:
Unfair contracts
The provision of telephone services including mobile phone and Internet contracts
High pressure and door-to-door sales
Pawnbrokers
Banking issues (including credit)
Motor vehicle contracts
Public transport
The provision of essential services including the supply of electricity, water, gas and sewerage
Price discrimination
Assisting clients to gain access to complaint schemes (such as private Ombudsman schemes)
Telemarketers: Consumers Complain, But Also Buy
AUDIO, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:21, 10/14/2003
People profess to hate telemarketing calls, but the industry does enormous business. As the legal debate over the national "do not call" list continues, loopholes in the law ensure that the calls will keep coming Source: NPR
Definition:
Better Business Bureaus (BBBs) are nonprofit organizations supported primarily by local business members. The focus of BBB activities is to promote an ethical marketplace by encouraging honest advertising and selling practices, and by providing alternative dispute resolution.
Telemarketer fraud
Definition:
It’s important to know who you’re dealing with. If a company or charity is unfamiliar, check it out with your state or local consumer agency and the Better Business Bureau.
Loan Scams
Definition:
Before you sign on the dotted line, get all of the loan terms in writing, including the payment schedule and interest rate. If the lender isn't familiar to you, contact your state banking department and ask how to confirm that it's licensed and operating properly.
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Hollywood
Jacksonville
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Lutz
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Miami
Miami Beach
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Pensacola
Pompano Beach
Port Richey
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Tallahassee
Tampa
Valrico
West Palm Beach
Winter Park
Winter Springs
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