{"id":23740,"date":"2026-03-04T16:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=23740"},"modified":"2026-03-04T16:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:48:02","slug":"orange-county-neighborhood-services-division-to-host-taking-the-con-out-of-consumer","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2026\/03\/orange-county-neighborhood-services-division-to-host-taking-the-con-out-of-consumer\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Neighborhood Services Division to Host \u201cTaking the CON Out of Consumer\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Media Invited to Community Consumer Protection Event<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 The Orange County Neighborhood Services Division will host the 2026 Taking the CON Out of Consumer forum on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Holden Heights Community Center.<\/p>\n

Due to a strong community response, the event has reached capacity and registration is closed. However, members of the media are invited to attend and to interview experts and participants.<\/p>\n

The event will feature presenters from local and state agencies who will share insights into the latest fraud trends, common scams targeting consumers, and practical steps that can protect consumers and their families.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong>
\nFriday, March 6, 2026
\n10:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong>
\nHolden Heights Community Center
\n1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805<\/p>\n

On-site Media Contacts:<\/strong>
\nSteven Bulinski 407-721-6079
\nPaula Hamilton 407-451-8231<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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