So, How Do I Submit A Complaint?
March 05, 2013
11:03 AM EDT
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on ConsumerFinance.gov as a part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week.
We began taking credit card complaints in July 2011, and we now can help with complaints about mortgages, bank accounts and services, student loans, vehicle and other consumer loans, and credit reporting.
How do I submit a complaint?
Submitting a complaint and tracking your status is simple and secure. The fastest way to get started is to goconsumerfinance.gov/Complaint. If you need help while you’re online, you can chat with one of our team members on the site.
You can also submit a complaint over the phone by calling us at (855) 411-CFPB (2372), toll free. Our U.S.-based call centers can help you in over 180 languages, and can also take calls from consumers who are deaf, have hearing loss, or have speech disabilities.
What makes an effective complaint?
The best complaints are the ones that explain, clearly and concisely:
- What happened, including key details and documents,
- What you think would be a fair resolution, and
- What you’ve done to try and resolve it.
What happens after I submit?
After you’ve submitted your complaint you can check its status at consumerfinance.gov/Complaint or by calling us at (855) 411-CFPB (2372). We’ll also send you email updates along the way so you know where you are in the process, and what’s next.
After the company responds to your complaint, we’ll email you, and you can log back in to review the response and give us any feedback.
Every complaint helps us in our work to supervise companies, enforce federal consumer financial laws, and write better rules and regulations. You speaking up gives us important insight into the issues you face as a consumer, so thank you!
Learn more about submitting a complaint:consumerfinance.gov/Complaint
