Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Consumer Protection

In 2009, the Bureau of Consumer Protection received nearly 14,000 written consumer complaints and mediated more than 15,000 cases. $9.5 million was returned to Wisconsin – the majority of which was returned to consumers in the form of court ordered restitution, mediated refunds or product recall refunds.

Download a Complaint Form

Wisconsin residents who have a complaint concerning a business in or out of Wisconsin, or anyone outside the state if the complaint involves a Wisconsin business, may file a complaint by completing one of the following consumer complaint forms.

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These complaint forms are available for download in PDF format:
Consumer Complaint 
English Hmong Español
ID Theft & Privacy Protection English Hmong Español
Landlord/Tenant Complaint English   Español
Product Safety Complaint English    
Weights and Measures Complaint English    
Door-to-Door Solicitation English    
Home Improvement Complaint English    
Motor Vehicle Repair Complaint English   Español
Telecommunications Complaint English    
Sight Impaired Consumer Complaint English    
Sight Impaired Landlord/Tenant English    
Telemarketing/No Call Complaint English Hmong  

Important

In order for us to help you with this complaint, please provide copies of important documents, such as the sales receipt, repair order, warranty, cancelled check as soon as possible. You can send copies of these items to us by mailing copies with your complaint form to:

Department of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection
Bureau of Consumer Protection
PO Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911