2019 Top 10 Consumer Complaints by State
Attorneys general are the leading consumer protection authorities in their states, helping consumers by enforcing state and federal consumer protection laws. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, many attorneys general released the list of top complaints they received in 2019. Some complaint types that can be found on many of the lists have to do with robocalls, bogus telemarketing, lottery scams, phishing scams, motor vehicle issues, and credit issues. See below for links to the top complaints attorney general offices received in 2019.
How do I find my Attorney General?
To find out who your attorney general is, or to file a consumer complaint, click on your state, district, or territory here.
Where can I find general information about consumer issues?
Information about many consumer issues can be found on this website. Click here to find information about many consumer topics. Educating yourself can help you avoid being taken advantage of by unscrupulous businesses and scam artists.
Where can I find out about common scams?
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Top 10 Consumer Complaint and Scam Lists
National Consumer Protection Week Announcements
Federal Trade Commission 2020 Databook
The Federal Trade Commission, a leading federal consumer protection agency, has also released information from its database, Consumer Sentinel, identifying the number of complaints by topic and by state.
