Attorney General Complaint Guide

Report bad businesses to your state AG.

Your state attorney general handles consumer complaints and can take action against businesses that break the law. This guide shows you how to file an effective complaint.

What the AG can do

The attorney general can investigate businesses, file lawsuits, and sometimes help consumers directly.

  • Investigate consumer complaints
  • Take legal action against repeat offenders
  • Mediate disputes in some states
  • Issue consumer alerts and warnings

What to include in your complaint

Provide complete details about the business, what happened, and what you want resolved.

After you file

The AG may contact you for more information. Keep records of all correspondence.

Resource FAQ

Will the AG get my money back?

The AG focuses on stopping bad practices. Individual refunds are possible but not guaranteed.

How long does the process take?

Response times vary from weeks to months depending on the AG office workload and case complexity.

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