Complaint Instructions

Welcome to the Better Business Bureau's complaint system. The following pages will ask you a series of questions to help you file a complaint about a company, automobile dealer, or charitable organization.

If you haven't already attempted to resolve your complaint directly with the company, we suggest you bring your concerns to the attention of the owner or manager. If you are still not satisfied after contacting the company we will be glad to try to assist you.

Please note that the BBB does not take either side in a dispute. Instead, we work to facilitate communication between the company and the consumer, to help both sides come to a satisfactory resolution to the complaint. In many cases, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, may be available to help resolve the dispute.Once your compliant is processed by the Bureau, it cannot be retracted.


*To append or view the status of a complaint, you will need your complaint number (shown on the confirmation email or in letter of receipt when your complaint was originally filed) and the zip code of the mailing address you supplied the BBB. If you do not have the complaint number, or did not receive a confirmation email, please call 602.264.1721, hit "zero" to speak to a customer service representative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when the complaint is filed?
Once you submit your complaint, it is be forwarded to the appropriate Better Business Bureau based on the zip code of the company involved. In some cases, the Bureau may contact you for additional information about your complaint. The BBB will then forward the complaint to the company involved. Because most business firms care about satisfying their customers, complaints generally are resolved and the matter is closed.

What types of complaints does the Better Business Bureau NOT handle?
The Better Business Bureau does not handle complaints regarding:

  • Employment practices
  • Discrimination
  • The prices charged for goods or services unless they involve misrepresentation

The BBB will not process:

  • Anonymous complaints. Complainants must provide their names, addresses and phone numbers
  • Cases already involved in litigation

What types of complaints does the BBB handle?
The Better Business Bureau handles complaints involving marketplace activities including:

  • misleading advertising - improper selling practices
  • non-delivery of goods or services - misrepresentation
  • un-honored guarantees or warranties - unsatisfactory service
  • credit/billing problems - contracts not fulfilled, etc.

** Please note, complaints are handled by the Better Business Bureau where the company is located.**

What if the company ignores my complaint?
Occasionally, the Better Business Bureau may be unable to obtain any cooperation from the company. A pattern of unanswered or unresolved complaints becomes a part of the firm’s record and is reported to inquirers who ask about the company. If the company is a BBB member, a pattern of unanswered complaints may cause their membership to be revoked, which also becomes a part of the firm’s record.

In extreme cases, the BBB may refer its file on the company to a law enforcement agency to determine if further action is warranted.


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