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Protect yourself when using a
bank's automated teller machine (ATM)
Protect your business from
burglary
Protect yourself from a
carjacking
Protect yourself from motor
vehicle theft
Safeguard your…
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The Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach Civil Litigation Bureau provides defense legal services for state agencies, state officials, and judges in the following areas of litigation: corrections, employment, tort, and state programs. In addition, the units defend the constitutionality of state…
General Civil Litigation Division
Actions by the Florida Attorney General
1. Qui Tam (or False Claims Act) lawsuit filed on March 1, 2005 alleging that data covered under the DMS contract with Convergys was being sent overseas by a subcontractor for processing. The relators (whistle blowers) allege that the contract calls for…
Attorney General Charlie Crist has joined with the Bush Administration to investigate the improper offshore outsourcing of state employee records and evaluating whether to intervene in ongoing litigation.
Questions…
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused billions of dollars of damage to property along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles were submerged as a result of the extensive flooding. A database containing the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of many of those vehicles has been…
No Show Penalties
Due to the large number of no shows during previous years, we have instituted a “No Show Policy.” Programs will be held accountable should staff from their agency register for a course and not attend. By submitting a registration form, the agency listed on the registration…
The Florida Attorney General's Office is committed to bringing to justice those who defraud and exploit our senior citizens. While our diverse population contains mostly decent and responsible people, some dishonest and uncaring persons seek to take advantage of individuals and families.
Scam…
The Attorney General’s Lemon Law Arbitration Division administers a forum for the resolution of disputes between consumers and manufacturers that arise under Florida’s motor vehicle “Lemon Law.” It also responds to inquiries received on the toll-free “Lemon Law Hotline” and enforces manufacturer…
How to Protect Yourself: Health Fraud
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeEvery year people trying to improve their health are taken advantage of by those trying to capitalize on the trend toward better lifestyles. Whether people are spending money on diet pills, smoking cures, health…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Invest in solid doors and good quality locks on doors and windows.
This includes on all sliding glass doors as well. Make it not only difficult
but also time consuming for a burglar to gain entry.
Whenever you go outside, lock the door and take…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Teach them to never talk to strangers.
Teach them never to ride their bikes alone; always ride with a buddy
and always wear their helmet.
Teach them to never play in the street.
Teach them to always look both ways and watch for cars before…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
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…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Install lighting at the front and back as well as near any side doors
of your business. Try to eliminate as many shadows as possible.
Use only solid core doors. Be sure the door frames cannot easily be
jimmied. Hinges should be located on…
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 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…
