Before Filing a Complaint
The Attorney General's Public Inquiry and Assistance Center is staffed with trained professionals who will review your complaint to determine whether it is appropriate for the AGO's free, voluntary mediation service. If your complaint is not appropriate for mediation, you may be referred to another government agency or resource for assistance. If the complaint is one with which we may be able to assist you, a Mediator will contact you before they attempt to contact the business, in the AGO's effort to resolve your complaint through mediation.
Please note that in order to expedite the processing and resolution of your complaint, we may refer it to a Local Consumer Program that serves your area. These programs are funded by and work in cooperation with our office, providing the same free, voluntary mediation services.
The AGO cannot provide legal advice to consumers. If you have questions concerning the specific application or interpretation of the law, we will suggest that you consult a private attorney. If you do not have an attorney we will provide information that may assist you in locating an attorney.
Before filing a complaint, please review the other consumer protection pages on this website for information that may help you to decide whether to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office or use other resources that may be more appropriate for your situation.
File a Consumer Complaint
The most efficient way for you to file your complaint is to use the e-complaint.
Click the icon to launch the e-complaint form.
Please note: if you need to attach additional documentation to your complaint, you must send these by regular mail rather than electronically.
You will have the opportunity to save or to print out a copy of your complaint. You must have Adobe Reader Version 7 or higher installed on your computer to access the form. This program is available to download for free on the Adobe website.
File by Mail with Supporting Documentation
To file a complaint with supporting documents via regular mail, you may complete the e-complaint form and click the "Download a Copy of your Complaint" link. This will launch a PDF, click the "open" box and then print as appropriate. You will also be able to save a copy of your complaint this way. Please do not submit an e-complaint and mail a hard copy as this will result in duplicate submissions.
You must have Adobe Reader Version 7 or higher installed on your computer to access the form. This program is available to download for free on the Adobe website.
Please send a copy of the complaint and any supporting documentation to:
Office of the Attorney General
Public Inquiry and Assistance Center
One Ashburton Place, 18th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Questions about how to submit a complaint can be directed to the Public Inquiry and Assistance Center hotline at (617) 727-8400.