- Created a Consumer Alert Program to warn Floridians about emerging scams and highlight steps to take to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes;
- Launched the reporting app NO SCAM to increase effective reporting of price gouging allegations during declared states of emergency;
- Assembled an intra-agency group of skilled attorneys and investigators called the Senior Protection Team to fight fraud targeting older Floridians; and
- Increased cooperation and communication among the Consumer Protection Division, Office of Statewide Prosecution and local law enforcement agencies to help facilitate further review of criminal allegations that fall outside the civil jurisdiction of the Attorney General’s Office.
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Ashley Moody Marks Consumer Protection Week, Showcases $153 Million Recovered for Floridians
Moody’s office also highlighted “several major initiatives to increase fraud reporting, enhance enforcement actions and prevent scams” under her watch.
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