When should I file with my state Attorney General?

After documented merchant contact fails and you have case numbers, dates, and a factual timeline. AG complaints work best for pattern issues or clear policy violations.

Will the AG get my money back?

Not guaranteed. AG offices mediate and investigate unfair practices; outcomes vary by state and case facts.

Should I file AG complaint before chargeback?

Usually contact the merchant first, then bank dispute for billing errors. AG complaints can run in parallel for documentation pressure.

Resources

File a complaint with your state Attorney General

Official state-level consumer complaint portals for pattern billing issues, fraud, and unresolved merchant disputes — use after contacting the company in writing.

Last verified: 2026-09-19

State Attorney General consumer divisions handle pattern complaints and unfair practices — not every individual billing dispute. File after you have documented merchant contact, case numbers, and a factual timeline. AG complaints do not guarantee refunds but create a formal response requirement in many states.

When to use a state AG complaint

Merchant refuses refund after clear policy violation
Repeated unauthorized charges after documented cancel
Company unresponsive after written escalation
Suspected fraud affecting multiple consumers

Additional resources

State complaint portals

State	Portal
Alabama	File complaint (AL) →
Alaska	File complaint (AK) →
Arizona	File complaint (AZ) →
Arkansas	File complaint (AR) →
California	File complaint (CA) →
Colorado	File complaint (CO) →
Connecticut	File complaint (CT) →
Delaware	File complaint (DE) →
Florida	File complaint (FL) →
Georgia	File complaint (GA) →
Hawaii	File complaint (HI) →
Idaho	File complaint (ID) →
Illinois	File complaint (IL) →
Indiana	File complaint (IN) →
Iowa	File complaint (IA) →
Kansas	File complaint (KS) →
Kentucky	File complaint (KY) →
Louisiana	File complaint (LA) →
Maine	File complaint (ME) →
Maryland	File complaint (MD) →
Massachusetts	File complaint (MA) →
Michigan	File complaint (MI) →
Minnesota	File complaint (MN) →
Mississippi	File complaint (MS) →
Missouri	File complaint (MO) →
Montana	File complaint (MT) →
Nebraska	File complaint (NE) →
Nevada	File complaint (NV) →
New Hampshire	File complaint (NH) →
New Jersey	File complaint (NJ) →
New Mexico	File complaint (NM) →
New York	File complaint (NY) →
North Carolina	File complaint (NC) →
North Dakota	File complaint (ND) →
Ohio	File complaint (OH) →
Oklahoma	File complaint (OK) →
Oregon	File complaint (OR) →
Pennsylvania	File complaint (PA) →
Rhode Island	File complaint (RI) →
South Carolina	File complaint (SC) →
South Dakota	File complaint (SD) →
Tennessee	File complaint (TN) →
Texas	File complaint (TX) →
Utah	File complaint (UT) →
Vermont	File complaint (VT) →
Virginia	File complaint (VA) →
Washington	File complaint (WA) →
West Virginia	File complaint (WV) →
Wisconsin	File complaint (WI) →
Wyoming	File complaint (WY) →
District of Columbia	File complaint (DC) →

Common questions

When should I file with my state Attorney General?: After documented merchant contact fails and you have case numbers, dates, and a factual timeline. AG complaints work best for pattern issues or clear policy violations.
Will the AG get my money back?: Not guaranteed. AG offices mediate and investigate unfair practices; outcomes vary by state and case facts.
Should I file AG complaint before chargeback?: Usually contact the merchant first, then bank dispute for billing errors. AG complaints can run in parallel for documentation pressure.