Florida Consumer E-Newsletter

Current Edition

• September 2026: Be Storm Ready – Build a Disaster Supply Bucket, Consumer Alert: Be Cautious When Hiring Freelancers Online, Could Someone Really Buy the Roman Empire?, Five Places You Should NEVER Use a Debit Card, Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud, and Fraud Prevention Workshops.
  September 2026 Newsletter in English [ 12.4 MB ] | August 2026 Newsletter in Spanish  [ 12.4 MB ]

Previous Editions

2026

• August 2026: New Laws Protecting Consumers; Now What Do I Do? Understanding the Forecast; A Scam as Old as Time; Disaster Relief by Text?; AT&T Begins Sunset of Legacy, Copper-Based Services in Florida; Consumer Protection Speaker Request. August 2026 Newsletter in English [ 7.3 MB ] | August 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 9 MB ]
• July 2026: Disaster Preparedness with Pets, Could You Spot a Scam Under Pressure? The STOP Rule Can Help, Cryptocurrency ATMs, Putting the Screws to Tampering Rumors, How to Deal with Unwanted Calls and Texts, and Don’t Let a Fake Captcha Trick You into Downloading Malware. 
  • July 2026 Newsletter in English [ 6.1 MB ] | July 2026 Newsletter in English (Text-only) [ 2 MB ]
  • July 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 6 MB ] | July 2026 Newsletter in Spanish (Text-only) [ 2.4 MB ]
• June 2026: Storm Preparation Tips, Penny Less?, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities, Genetic Testing Scam Alert, and Bed Bug Awareness Week. June 2026 Newsletter in English [ 6.2 MB ] | June 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 6.3 MB ]
• May 2026: Be Wildfire Ready, 2026 Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship Held in Orlando,  Senior Fraud Awareness Day Is May 15, Resources for Hurricane Prep, Ticket and Toll Scams, and Looking for Debt Relief? Here’s How to Avoid a Scam. May 2026 Newsletter in English [ 3.8 MB ] | May 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.9 MB ]
• April 2026: What You Need to Know About Crypto, SIM Swapping: The Scam That Can Hijack Your Bank Accounts, Reclaiming Stolen Goods From a Pawn Shop, Medicare Fraud, and How to Avoid Scams While Applying for ESTA. April 2026 Newsletter in English [ 5.8 MB ] | April 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 5.9 MB ]
• March 2026: National Surveyors Week, Robocalls, What Happens Next? Coping After Financial Fraud, Hang Up on Unexpected Calls Saying You Owe Back Taxes, and Termite Awareness Week. March 2026 Newsletter in English [ 5.8 MB ] | March 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 5.9 MB ]
• February 2026: National Consumer Protection Week Is March 1-7, 2026, Looking for Love Online? How Romance Scams Put Floridians at Risk, Price Display and Verification, Jury Duty Scam, and How Websites and Apps Collect and Use Your Information. February 2026 Newsletter in English [ 1.5 MB ] | February 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 1.5 MB ]
• January 2026: New Year, New Gym Membership, Is That Video Real or Not?, Kidnapping Scams, and Use This Action Plan to Avoid Scams. January 2026 Newsletter in English [ 5.1 MB ] | January 2026 Newsletter in Spanish [ 2.6 MB ]

2025

• December 2025: Watch Out for Holiday Scams, Take Care When Shopping Online, FCC Consumer Alert, Florida's Pet Lemon Law, AI Voice Cloning, and Ghost Tapping. December 2025 Newsletter in English [ 6.5 MB ] | December 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 6.5 MB ]
• November 2025: Recover in the Aftermath of a Disaster, Holiday Shopping Scams on the Rise, How to Evaluate Online Reviews, What Is AI and How Is it Used to Scam People?, and Donate Wisely. November 2025 Newsletter in English [ 4.8 MB ] | November 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 4.8 MB ]
• October 2025: Planning to Evacuate, Didn’t Request a Password Reset?, Cut Down on Unwanted Calls, Florida’s Lemon Law, and October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. October 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3.3 MB ] | October 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.3 MB ]
• September 2025: Understanding the Forecast, Out of Cloud Storage, Unknown Text Messages, Home Title Theft, and Looking for Work. September 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3.7 MB ] | September 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.7 MB ]
• August 2025: Subscription Scams on the Rise – Don’t Take the Bait, Be Storm Ready – Build a Disaster Supply Bucket, Pet Scams, Disaster Relief – How to Contribute Without Getting Conned and Exploiting Grief. August 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3.1 MB ] | August 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.2 MB ]
• July 2025: Watch or Warning?, Looking for an American Flag That’s Made in the USA? Here’s What to Know!, How to Recognize a Fake Geek Squad Renewal Scam, Device Security When Traveling, Protecting Your Personal Information, and Facebook and Social Investment Scams. July 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3.9 MB ] | July 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.9 MB ]
• June 2025: Storm Preparation Tips, Joann and Fake Sales, Wedding Scams, Unfair or Deceptive Fees, Bed Bug Awareness Week, and Mosquito Awareness Week. June 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3.5 MB ] | June 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.6 MB ]
• May 2025: National Moving Month, Online Search Results Can Be Dangerous, Teaching your Kids about Text Scams, Protect Your Child’s Identity, and Signs of a Scam. May 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3.1 MB ] | May 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.2 MB ]
• April 2025: April is National Car Care Month, Check Washing, Beware of MFA Fatigue, and Prize Scam. April 2025 Newsletter in English [ 2.8 MB ] | April 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 2.9 MB ]
• March 2025: National Weights and Measures Week, National Surveyors Week, Termite Awareness Week, General Scam Prevention Tips, and Romance Scams. March 2025 Newsletter in English [ 3 MB ] | March 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 3.1 MB ]
• February 2025: Toll Violation Scam; Spam Texts, Emails, and Junk Mail; Received an Unexpected Package; QR Code on an Unexpected Package; and Consumer Resources. February 2025 Newsletter in English [ 2.8 MB ] | February 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 2.8 MB ]
• January 2025: Start of Tax Season, Avoid a Flood-Damaged Used Car, Task Scams, Hospice Fraud, Phishing Scams, and Hacked Email or Social Media. January 2025 Newsletter in English [ 4 MB ] | January 2025 Newsletter in Spanish [ 4 MB ]