SAMPLE COMPLAINT LETTER
	Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Date Name of Contact Person, if available Title, if available Company Name Consumer Complaint Division (If you have no specific contact.) Street Address City, State, Zip CODE Dear (Contact Person): Re: (account number, if applicable) On (date), I (bought, leased, rented, or had repaired) a (name of the product, with serial or model number or service performed) at (location, date and other important details of the transaction). Unfortunately, your product (or service) has not performed well (or the service was inadequate) because (state the problem). I am disappointed because (explain the problem: for example, the product does not work properly, the service was not performed correctly, I was billed the wrong amount, something was not disclosed clearly or was misrepresented, etc.). To resolve the problem, I would appreciate your (state the specific action you want - money back, charge card credit, repair, exchange, etc.) Enclosed are copies (do not send originals) of my records (include receipts, guarantees, warranties, canceled checks, contracts, model and serial numbers, and any other documents). I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem, and will wait until (set a time limit) before seeking help from a consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau. Please contact me at the above address or by phone at (home and/or office numbers with area code). Sincerely, Your name Enclosure(s) REMEMBER • describe purchase • name of product, serial number • include date and place of purchase • ask for specific action • enclose copies of documents • state problem • give history • allow time for action • state how you can be reached Keep all copies of your letter, fax or e-mail, and all related documents
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