Where to Find Help in Filing a Complaint in Your State
HAVE YOU BEEN SCAMMED?
If you feel you have been the victim of one of these scams you have options for help:- Contact your state Attorney General's office. They maintain consumer complaints regarding companies operating in your state and function as a central clearing house for fraud and scams.
- The Better Business Bureau has an online complaint system you can use to notify them of your grievance. They work to help both sides come to a satisfactory conclusion. This is only effective if your contractor is operating as a registered business.
- Notify your state's licensing board which handles complaints about fraud, misrepresentation, failing to maintain required records, etc. Your complaint should be in writing. While they cannot help you seek restitution they can investigate the contractor and work with local law enforcement to force him to stop operations.
- Post your experience on websites and blogs. This may inform others of your situation and help find a solution to your issue.
As a homeowner, the ultimate responsibility in dealing with con artists and unscrupulous contractors lies with you. Be aware of the warning signs that indicate you are being deceived. If you are seeking restitution, you may ultimately need to hire an attorney.
We've compiled this list to help you locate state-level authorities where you can file a complaint against an unreliable or dishonest contractor. Many of these authorities offer mediation and investigative services and may be able to assist you in seeking restitution. They may also take legal action against a contractor based on information you provide. However, it is important to recognize that they do not act as private counsel for you. For legal advice, you should consult your own attorney. Scroll down to find your state authority.
This list is current as of 11/2006. If you find an invalid link or have updated information please email us at support@econtractorbids.com.
- Alabama Attorney General
- Alaska Department of Law
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- Arkansas Attorney General / Consumer Protection Division
- California Contractors State License Board
- Colorado Consumer Line
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
- Delaware Attorney General / Fraud/Consumer Protection Division
- Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
- Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs
- Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
- Idaho State Contractors Board
- Illinois Attorney General
- Indiana Attorney General
- Iowa Attorney General
- Kansas Attorney General
- Kentucky Attorney General
- Louisiana State Licensing Board For Contractors
- Maine Attorney General
- Maryland Attorney General
- Massachusetts Attorney General
- Michigan Attorney General / Consumer Complaint Division
- Minnesota Attorney General
- Mississippi Attorney General / Office of Consumer Protection
- Missouri Attorney General
- Montana Department of Justice
- Nebraska Attorney General
- Nevada State Contractors Board
- New Hampshire Department of Justice
- New Jersey Attorney General / Division of Consumer Affairs
- New Mexico Attorney General / Consumer Protection Division
- New York State Consumer Protection Board
- North Carolina Department of Justice
- North Dakota Attorney General
- Ohio Attorney General
- Oklahoma Attorney General
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board
- Pennsylvania Attorney General
- Rhode Island Contractor's Registration Board
- South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board
- South Dakota Attorney General
- Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance
- Texas Residential Construction Commission
- Utah Department of Commerce / Division of Consumer Protection
- Vermont Attorney General
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- West Virginia Division of Labor
- Wisconsin Department of Justice
- Wyoming Attorney General
