Steps to File a Complaint Against a Company
If you have problems with an item or service you purchased, you have the right to complain. Start your complaint with the seller or manufacturer. If they don't help, seek help from your local government or a consumer organization. Use these steps to get started.
1. Collect Your Documents
Gather your records: sales receipts, warranties, contracts, or work orders.
Print email messages or records of any contact you've had with the seller about the purchase.
2. Contact the Seller
Use USA.gov's sample complaint letter to explain your problem.
Send your complaint to a salesperson or customer service representative. Search for a company’s customer service contact information on their website. Look for links that say "contact us," "customer service," "about us," or "privacy statement."
Take your complaint to the management team if a salesperson didn't help,
3. Contact Third Parties If the Seller Doesn't Fix Your Problem
If the seller doesn't resolve the issue, a government office or a consumer organization may be able to help:
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company.
Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.
Some federal agencies accept complaints about companies, but may not resolve your problem. They use complaints to help them investigate fraud.
Contact econsumer.gov. if you are complaining about items you bought online, from a seller outside the U.S.
Some problems with sellers are the result of frauds and scams. If you believe that you have been the victim of fraud, file a complaint with the correct government agency. File telemarketing complaints with the Do Not Call Registry.
4. Seek Legal Help
If other options don't work:
Resolve your problem through the legal system. Find free or low-cost legal help.
Try an alternative dispute program, such as arbitration, conciliation, or mediation.