California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General complaint filing guide

How to file a consumer complaint with California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General for California consumer protection.

Receives complaints about businesses, scams, deceptive practices, and other consumer issues for review and possible enforcement. The office does not represent individual consumers but uses complaints to identify patterns of unlawful conduct.

Jurisdiction
California
Category
Consumer Protection
Filing method
online form
Verification status
verified (last verified 2026-05-13)

Response times vary by agency. Check the agency's website for its current timeline.

File a complaint with California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General (official form)