How to Protect Yourself: Movers and Moving Companies
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeAs a fast-growing state, Florida offers a variety of reasons to move one's residence from one place to another. Unfortunately, some moving companies engage in unscrupulous practices that may result in…
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Protect yourself when using a
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Protect your business from
burglary
Protect yourself from a
carjacking
Protect yourself from motor
vehicle theft
Safeguard your…
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…
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An informational pamphlet on Florida's Dual
Officeholding Prohibition
prepared by the Office of the Attorney General
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: What is dual officeholding?
What is an "office" for
purposes…
Attorney General Opinions
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The recent tragedy caused by tsunamis in East Asia have brought enormous suffering and death to residents and visitors to the area. The United States and other countries are mobilizing massive relief efforts that are both government sponsored and assisted by private contributions from…
1. What is Price Gouging?
Florida Statute 501.160 states that during a state of emergency, it is unlawful to rent, sell, lease, offer to rent, sell, or lease essential commodities, dwelling units, or self-storage facilities at an unconscionable price. A price is presumed to be unconscionable…
The following information is provided to assist consumers in estimating the amount a consumer might recover if a refund or a replacement motor vehicle is awarded under the Lemon Law. The information is provided as a general guidance on calculating the available remedies under the Lemon Law, and…
How to Protect Yourself: Multilevel Marketing
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeMultilevel Marketing Plans require you to sell a product and enlist
several other people to sell the same product. They promise you a profit
on the products you sell and a "cut" on all products…
How to Protect Yourself: Shopping on the Internet
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeThe Internet or other "online" services are fast becoming
the newest marketplaces of goods and services. They offer a whole new world
of shopping opportunities. While purchasing these items may…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
When you park your car, close the windows, lock the doors and take
the key with you.
If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only your vehicle's
ignition key.
Install and use anti-theft devices, whether an alarm or a protective…
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…
