Hillsborough County consumer protection offers workshops on fraud and keeping your private information private.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – Are you protected this tax season? Compared to other states, Florida has a higher amount of income tax fraud cases, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In fact, Tampa tops the list of U.S. cities with the most fraud-related income tax filings. During National Consumer Protection Week (Monday – March 12), Hillsborough County consumer protection will provide community outreach events and resources to educate consumers on how to make better financial decisions.

While identity theft remain a top consumer priority nationally, there are many different types of fraud of which consumers should be aware. Learn from experts on a variety of topics at the following locations:

• Medicare Fraud and ID theft
  Sun City Center Community Association Atrium, Caper Room
  945 N Course Lane in Sun City Center
  10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday (March 8)
  
• Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels 
  Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library
  2902 W Bearss Ave. in Tampa
  10:30 a.m. – noon Tuesday (March 8)
• Medicare Fraud and ID theft 
  Kings Point Community, Ripple Room
  1900 Clubhouse Drive in Sun City Center
  1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday (March 8)
• Landlord Tenant Program 
  Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library
  2902 W Bearss Ave. in Tampa
  10:30 a.m. – noon Wednesday (March 9)
• HCSO Bike Safety Expo  
  Community Hall
  1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd. in Sun City Center
  9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Thursday (March 10)
• Consumer Alert Phone Bank and Panel
  ABC Action News (WFTS-TV studio)
  9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Friday (March 11)
• Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels 
  Wimauma Senior Center
  5714 North St. in Wimauma
  11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday (March 11)

Hillsborough County’s consumer protection offers a wide range of tools and educational resources to help consumers avoid becoming victims of fraud. This program is one of the many ways Hillsborough County is working to remain a healthy, enjoyable place to live.

For information about Hillsborough County consumer protection, call (813) 903-3430, or go to hillsboroughcounty.org.

To report identity theft, get a personal recovery plan or find more information, go to identitytheft.gov.

For more information about National Consumer Protection Week, visit ncpw.gov.

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