Florida Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee

04/20/2026

Did you buy tickets on StubHub between May 12-14, 2025? If so, you may be entitled to a refund. The FTC tells you how:

If you bought tickets on StubHub between May 12 and 14, 2025, you may be getting some of your money back. The FTC recently sued the company for allegedly not displaying the total price (including mandatory fees) of live-event tickets it sold during those dates. And now, StubHub will pay $10 million....

04/16/2026

The FTC provides helpful guidance on how to spot and avoid investment scams.

You might be interested in making money through investments. Who isn’t? So offers that promise big returns might draw your attention…and scammers know this. They use those promises and clever schemes to lure you in and, unfortunately, people are losing big money on investment scams. In fact, FTC...

04/14/2026

If you’ve recently received what appeared to be a legal notice of a traffic violation, it could be a scam. The FTC provides insight on how the scam works—and advice on how to avoid it.

Did you get a text with a picture of what looks like an official notice of a traffic hearing? You’re not alone. The FTC has seen a spike in reports about this text scam in the last month. It’s just the latest story of how scammers are trying to separate people from their money. Here’s how this...

03/27/2026

The Federal Trade Commission offers guidance on how to avoid debt relief scams.

If you’re dealing with a lot of debt, you might be looking for help. Some companies offer a range of free and paid services, like budget counseling and debt management classes. But others are dishonest and will take your money for the promise of getting rid of your debt — just to leave you even...

03/24/2026

The FTC has received complaints about various scams implicating the Iran conflict. Here the FTC provides some examples and guidance for avoiding them.

With global attention focused on the conflict in Iran, it’s no surprise scammers have already added that situation to their story lines. Some recent reports to the FTC about imposter, romance, and fake charity scams include an Iran twist. The details change, but the scammer’s goal is always to t...

03/10/2026

The Federal Trade Commission has guidance on how to spot and avoid “you’ve won a prize” scams.

If you get a call saying “you’ve won a prize,” you might be thinking, why not claim it? Unfortunately, it’s likely a scam to steal your money — especially if it’s for a contest you didn’t enter. So how can you spot and avoid a prize scam?

03/02/2026

The Federal Trade Commission is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, 2026!

It’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026. Welcome! Today kicks off the 28th year of the FTC joining with partner organizations to amplify the importance of consumer protection. This week, the FTC is focused on delivering messages and hosting events on how to avoid scams, how to report sc...

02/27/2026

The Social Security Administration is hosting Slam the Scam Day on Thursday, March 5th!

📣Join us on Thursday, March 5 for National Slam the Scam Day. Criminals posing as government employees continue to defraud people of their money and personal information. Recognizing the signs of a scam gives you the power to ignore criminals and report their scams. Follow on social media for more tips on spotting red flags and visit https://ow.ly/qJGy50Yj0OP to learn more.

02/10/2026

Nominations Open for the 2026 Consumer
Protection Lawyer of the Year Award

Consumer attorneys are the lawyers Floridians often turn to when they are in crisis, facing foreclosures or evictions, trying to restore their credit, or dealing with deceptive and unfair business practices. The Florida Bar’s Consumer Protection Law Committee seeks to honor a legal service, public interest, academic, private, or other deserving attorney whose special contributions to the practice of consumer law have strengthened and affirmed the rights of consumers in Florida by not only helping consumers but also educating peers about the practice of consumer law.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Consumer Protection Lawyer of the Year Award. You may submit a nomination on behalf of yourself or any other Florida lawyer you believe should be considered for the award. The nomination form is available on The Florida Bar’s website. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on May 1, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Woodall at [email protected].

01/29/2026

Learn how to protect yourself on Data Privacy Day!

Cybercriminals target companies big and small. Today is Data Privacy Day — a great opportunity to take a look at how you keep your business and customer data protected. Get started with the FTC’s updated resources at ftc.gov/cybersecurity.

06/28/2025

Congratulations to Thomas Bonan on his selection as Consumer Protection Lawyer of the Year! Mr. Bonan is an outstanding advocate who very much deserves this prestigious award. Thank you for all that you do to keep consumer law moving forward!