Consumer Affairs

North University Drive Location

1 North University Drive, Plantation, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-1700

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://browardcountyfl.qscend.com/311/

Description: Provides licenses and permits for several industries in Broward County. The Consumer Protection Board hears complaints of alleged unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Description: Provides licenses and permits for several industries in Broward County. The Consumer Protection Board hears complaints of alleged unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Consumer Financial Education

West Sunrise Boulevard Location

5701 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 998-7276

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.consolidatedcredit.org

Description: Prepares borrowers to become financially independent and aware by educating them about fiscal responsibility and other financial matters.

Description: Prepares borrowers to become financially independent and aware by educating them about fiscal responsibility and other financial matters.

First Time Homebuyer Program

West Sunrise Boulevard Location

5701 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 435-2261

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.consolidatedcredit.org

Description: Assists first-time homebuyers get prepared to qualify for a mortgage and to buy a home utilizing all available down payment assistance.

Description: Assists first-time homebuyers get prepared to qualify for a mortgage and to buy a home utilizing all available down payment assistance.

Mediation Program

Northwest 21st Avenue Location

5101 Northwest 21st Avenue, Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 714-9477

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcma.com

Description: Investigates patients' complaints about doctors' services and attempts to resolve the problem through mediation.

Description: Investigates patients' complaints about doctors' services and attempts to resolve the problem through mediation.

Consumer Complaints

Apalachee Parkway Location

2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

377 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 435-7352

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Contact-Us/File-a-Complaint

Description: Assists with information, protection, and complaints regardless of whether it regulates that industry.

Description: Assists with information, protection, and complaints regardless of whether it regulates that industry.

National Do Not Call Registry

Pennsylvania Avenue NW Location

600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20580

899 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 382-1222

Website

 http://www.donotcall.gov

Description: Provides a registry for individuals to sign up so they can no longer receive telemarketing calls.

Description: Provides a registry for individuals to sign up so they can no longer receive telemarketing calls.

Report Fraud

Pennsylvania Avenue NW Location

600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20580

899 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 382-4357

Website

 https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

Description: Collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and media violence episodes.

Description: Collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and media violence episodes.