Department of State
Consumer Protection
Complaint Form
Consumer Assistance Hotline
(518) 474-8583
(800) 697-1220

Instructions

It is important that you attempt to resolve your complaint with the company before filing with the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP). Complaints already the subject of a lawsuit or other legal action cannot be handled by the DCP.

Please be sure that your statement is complete and factual, but as brief as possible. The DCP will attempt to help you and the company reach a satisfactory settlement. However, we cannot require the company to make an adjustment.

For "complaint description" please include dates of the observation or purchase, and any information you may have to demonstrate that the same goods were being sold for a different price previously by the same seller or for a lesser price by other merchants in the same area.

The Division’s Consumer Assistance Unit will review the complaint and, if appropriate, engage in voluntary mediation on behalf of the consumer or refer the complaint to the Office of the Attorney General to initiate an enforcement action.

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Printable Complaint Form

If you wish to submit your complaint form via U.S. mail, please complete, print and sign the Printable Complaint Form and submit it to:

New York State Department of State
Division of Consumer Protection
Consumer Assistance Unit
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12231-0001

CONSUMER INFORMATION

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COMPANY INFORMATION

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COMPLAINT INFORMATION

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Please type a clear description of the complaint (e.g., nature or type of complaint: car, mail order, telemarketing, internet, etc)
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PAYMENT INFORMATION

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(e.g., refund, credit, exchange or rebate)



ACKNOWLEDGE AND SUBMIT

Before you press the "Submit" button, please print a copy of the completed Consumer Complaint Form for your records. If you have supporting documentation regarding your complaint such as contracts, warranties, bills received, canceled checks, correspondence, etc., please mail or fax copies of these documents as well as a copy of the completed Consumer Complaint Form to the address at the bottom of this screen. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.

New York State Department of State
Division of Consumer Protection
Consumer Assistance Unit
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12231-0001
Fax: 518-486-3936

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS FORM:

In filing this form, I understand that the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is attempting to mediate my complaint. I also understand that if I have any questions concerning my legal rights or responsibilities, I should contact a private attorney. I hereby authorize the DCP to work with the appropriate government and private sector entities on my behalf, including requesting and reviewing appropriate documents, to attempt to resolve my dispute. I have no objection to the contents of this complaint being forwarded to the business or service person the complaint is directed against. The above complaint is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

This document is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. The person or firm you are complaining about will receive a copy of this complaint.


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