What did Florida consumers complain about the most in 2016?

Floridians who were miffed about bad customer service or consumer fraud in 2016 let the state government know by the tens of thousands. Consumers were most angry about telemarketers and other businesses breaking Do Not Call rules, followed by complaints about gas stations and communications services. Below are the Top 5 -- click for the full list.

1. Do Not Call –17,177
2. Fuel/Petroleum – 1,763
3. Communications – 1,644
4. Landlord/Tenant – 1,536
5. Motor Vehicle Repair – 1,447

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