Comptroller Milligan said public service announcements are being distributed to Florida television and radio stations as part of a statewide campaign by his office to inform and educate state citizens about the dangers of potential financial cons. Every year, con artists bilk Floridians out of millions of dollars. Swindlers victimize property owners, jeopardize senior citizens' life savings and tarnish Florida's good reputation.
Public awareness is a vital weapon in the fight against such financial fraud.
The Comptroller's public service announcements specifically target boiler room telemarketers and unscrupulous car salesmen who lure buyers into high interest contracts, as well as the consumer protection services offered by the Comptroller's offices.