SEC Complaint Center
sec.gov
Security and Exchange Commission discusses how to handle a complaint against a stock broker.
Illinois
ag.state.il.us
Illinois Attorney General. Site has an internet quiz on it and some consumer information. Related Links button takes users to the county attorney general's offices, including Cook County which has a consumer fraud and complaint page.
Minnesota
ag.state.mn.us
Attorney General's Office information and links.
Michigan
michigan.gov
Consumer and Business Information, from the Attorney General's Office (Michigan). Lists intended actions, how to file a consumer complaint, consumer rights, statutes, and a lot of consumer information on various topics.
Department of Transportation Auto Safety Hotline
nhtsa.dot.gov
FAQs, how to file a defect report, information on the recall process, and links to safety information.
Center for Consumer Information: State Utility Commissions
consumeraction.gov
Listings provided by state.
Center for Consumer Information: State Vocational and Rehabilitation
consumeraction.gov
Listing of State vocational and rehabilitation agencies.
Maine
maine.gov
Maine Attorney General's Consumer Information and Mediation Service. Links to consumer mediation service, lemon law arbitration, Q&A, consumer scams in Maine, and other consumer pages.
Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
fcc.gov
Consumer information, filing complaints, and laws about amateur and commercial radio, cable companies, public broadcasting, and telephone service.
AOL's Gov Guide Consumer Services Center
governmentguide.com
Local, state and federal consumer services organized by zip code.
California
dca.ca.gov
State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Consumer information and links to state consumer sites, federal consumer sites, and consumer organizations.
Energy and Water Ombudsman, NSW
ewon.com.au
Complaints and dispute resolution for customers of Sydney Water and electricity supply companies in NSW, Australia.
Maryland
oag.state.md.us
Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, State of Maryland. Lists information on filing a complaint, mediation services, Q&A, and other publications and helpful links.
Idaho
state.id.us
Idaho Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit. Includes news releases, protection manual, consumer alerts, selected Idaho statutes and rules, tip sheets.
Better Business Bureaus
consumeraction.gov
Contact and web site information provided.
Texas
oag.state.tx.us
Consumer protection from the Attorney General's office in Texas.
Colorado
dora.state.co.us
Colorado Department of regulatory Agencies (DORA), Office of Consumer Counsel.
Florida
800helpfla.com
Division of Consumer Services, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. State Department
travel.state.gov
Helps with travel warnings, international adoption, passport and visa service and problems, Americans abroad.
U.S. Department of Transportation Frequently Asked Questions
ntl.bts.gov
Among other questions answered, site lists where to file a complaint.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Public Affairs Specialists
fda.gov
Regional FDA's public affairs specialists who respond to consumers' questions about FDA and the products the agency regulates.
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection
ftc.gov
FTC works to eliminate unfair or deceptive marketplace practices. Site includes areas of FTC involvement plus a complaint form for consumers.
Arkansas
ag.state.ar.us
Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, State of Arkansas. Site has tip sheets on various consumer concerns, including how to file a complaint with the state Attorney General.
Wyoming
wyoming.gov
Consumer Protection Section, Wyoming Attorney General's Office.
Consumer Action Handbook
consumeraction.gov
Published by the U.S. Federal Consumer Information Center. Includes help and assistance information for consumers including shopping advice, tips about products and services, and contact information for governmental agencies, business bureaus, consumer advocacy and protection offices.
FirstGov for Consumers
consumer.gov
US federal government consumer information gateway. Find federal government resources on food, product safety, health, financial services, and other consumer topics.
State Banking Authorities
consumeraction.gov
Listing of officials that regulate and supervise state-chartered banks.
Environmental Violations
epa.gov
How to report environmental problems to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Taxpayer Advocate Service (IRS)
irs.gov
Not exactly a complaint page, but does tell about help for problem situations in paying your taxes; from the Internal Revenue Service.
Montana
commerce.state.mt.us
Developed by the Montana Department of Commerce, there is limited help on this site, but there is one link for the automobile lemon law that describes how to complain and receive protection.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Customer Assistance
occ.treas.gov
The OCC charters, regulates and examines approximately 2,600 national banks and 66 federal branches and agencies of foreign banks in the United States. Site has instructions on how to file a formal complaint.
North Dakota
ag.state.nd.us
Consumer Protection, North Dakota Office of the Attorney General. A comprehensive site with all kinds of policies, links, consumer information for the citizens of North Dakota.
New Zealand Ministry of Consumer Affairs
consumeraffairs.govt.nz
Consumer information, investigations of unsafe products, policy advice.
Utah
commerce.utah.gov
Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce. List of scams and frauds, online complaint form, some consumer laws, help pages, and links to other consumer protection information.
North Carolina
ncdoj.com
Consumer Protection, Office of the Attorney General, State of North Carolina. Includes FAQs, consumer information, how to file a complaint, consumer alerts, and other consumer links.
New York
consumer.state.ny.us
New York State Consumer Protection Board. Consumer tips, file a complaint, news releases.
Alaska
state.ak.us
State of Alaska Ombudsman, a legislative service agency.
South Carolina
scattorneygeneral.com
South Carolina Attorney General. Consumer information about fraud and how to file a complaint, along with other links.
Washington, DC
dcra.washingtondc.gov
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Government of the District of Columbia.
Nebraska
ago.state.ne.us
Nebraska Consumer Bulletins, Nebraska Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. Also links to consumer complaint form.
New Mexico
ago.state.nm.us
Consumer Protection, State of New Mexico Office of the Attorney General. Includes Q&A, press releases, instructions on filing a consumer complaint, resource guide and legal directory.
New Hampshire
doj.nh.gov
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau, Department of Justice, New Hampshire. Lists a lot consumer information and FAQs, mediation services, how to file a complaint, consumer alerts.
Consumer Information Center: Small Business Information
pueblo.gsa.gov
Listing of a number of free and low cost booklets.
Associació de Consumidors i Usuaris d'Andorra
acu.ad
Andorran Consumer and Users Association works to defend consumer rights in Andorra by resolving consumer conflicts by conciliation or mediation between the parties involved.
Connecticut
ct.gov
Department of Consumer Protection, State of Connecticut. Consumer information, list of consumer statutes, consumer complaint contact information.
State Agencies on Aging
retirementliving.com
Listing of offices that coordinate services for older Americans.
Iowa
state.ia.us
Consumer Protection Division, Iowa Attorney General. Includes advisories, brochures, tips and information, consumer laws and regulations.
Hawaii
hawaii.gov
Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Office investigates consumer complaints alleging unfair or deceptive trade; site includes forms and brochures, information, news releases.
Vermont
atg.state.vt.us
Consumer Protection, Consumer Unit, Office of the Attorney General, State of Vermont. This site has a lot of information about laws and regulations, scam alerts, consumer handbooks, fraud, charity information, credit reporting, and other consumer links.
Consumer Information Center: Education Resources
pueblo.gsa.gov
Listing of a number of free and low cost booklets.
Consumer Information Center
pueblo.gsa.gov
Catalog of free and low-cost federal publications of consumer interest from the General Services Administration.
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
ftc.gov
Bureau of Consumer Protection's mandate is to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces a variety of consumer protection laws enacted by Congress, as well as trade regulation rules issued by the Commission.
Virginia
vdacs.virginia.gov
Consumer Affairs, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Includes statement of purpose, links to counseling sites, investigations, dispute resolutions, complaint forms, and consumer laws.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
fcac-acfc.gc.ca
Canadian federal government agency working to protect and educate consumers of financial services
U.S. Department of Labor Public Affairs Offices
dol.gov
List of addresses and phone numbers for national and regional offices.
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
docep.wa.gov.au
State government agency protecting the interests of consumers within Western Australia.
Housing and Urban Development, File a Complaint
hud.gov
Consumer information and how to file a complaint housing discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing, violations of manufactured housing, land sale frauds, deceptive home improvement contractors, and other abuses and waste.
Arizona
attorney_general.state.az.us
Office of the Arizona Attorney General. Page has links for consumer protection, consumer complaint form, and helpful hints for consumers.
California Housing Law Project
housingadvocates.org
Lobbyists for low income and affordable housing.
New Jersey
state.nj.us
Office of Consumer Protection, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Lists selected consumer laws and regulations in New Jersey, complaint forms, and some brochures.
Washington
atg.wa.gov
Consumer Protection Divisiion, Attorney General of Washington. Lots of information about consumer problem areas, information, and also how to file a complaint.
South Dakota
state.sd.us
Division of Consumer Protection, South Dakota Office of the Attorney General. Links to their consumer newsletter, handbooks, and contact information.
Commodities Futures Trading Commission
cftc.gov
Public information and complaints page, with information about enforcement activities, consumer alerts, reparations program, and other links.
Reporting Illnesses and Product Complaints (Food Safety)
foodsafety.gov
A list of links on how and where to report fraud, dangers, and violations on food and water safety to federal and state governmental agencies.
West Virginia
wvs.state.wv.us
Consumer Protection and Antiturust Divisions of the West Virginia Attorney General. Includes contact information as well as links to consumer alerts and other consumer links.
Office of Fair Trading Queensland
consumer.qld.gov.au
Providing advice to businesses and consumers on fair trading laws, taking complaints and investigating breaches
ACCC - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
accc.gov.au
Promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.