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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Top Ten Consumer Complaints

General Information

Every spring, the Bureau of Consumer Protection issues its list of “Top 10” complaints filed by consumers for the previous calendar year.

The “Top 10” consumer complaints during 2012 are:

Product / Service Written Complaints
1. Telemarketing (No Call) 1,983
2. Landlord / Tenant 940
3. Telecommunications 693
4. Identity Theft 508
5. Home Improvement391
6. Appliances - Major 298
7. Motor Vehicle Sales 248
8. Gas Pump Accuracy 221
9. Motor Vehicle Repair 191
10. Contest / Sweepstakes / Prize Promotions141