The resolution is sponsored by Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commission Bob Crawford. Commissioner Crawford's Department has joined the Florida Office of the Attorney General, the Comptroller's office, the Federal Trade Commission, other federal, state and local organizations, as well as national advocacy groups, to launch the first annual National Consumer Protection Week, Feb.1-6.
Consumer fraud poses a significant threat to consumers and to the economy.
The emphasis this year is on credit fraud, which raises interest rates, increases financial service fees and can even put consumers' homes at risk. The Department's Consumer Services Division also acts as a clearinghouse for complaints about other consumer issues. The Division can help by taking legal action against companies regulated by the Department or by informal mediation with businesses which are not regulated by the Department.