Florida is making it even easier for consumers to complain about unlicensed activity in its state. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DPBR) recently launched a toll-free number, (866) 532-1440, for unlicensed activity complaints for several professions, including cosmetology.

“My top priority for the department is to improve our customer service, and the toll-free line will give consumers an increased protection against unlicensed individuals,” says DPBR secretary Simone Marstiller.

DPBR licenses nearly one million businesses and professionals ranging from real estate agents and veterinarians to accountants and cosmetologists.

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