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State and Local Consumer Agencies in California

Get help with complaints about stores, banks, insurance companies, utilities, and more.

Consumer Protection Offices

City, county, regional, and state consumer offices offer a variety of important services. They might mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate professional service providers, provide educational materials and advocate for consumer rights. To save time, call before sending a written complaint. Ask if the office handles the type of complaint you have and if complaint forms are provided.

State Consumer Protection Offices

California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation

Website:

California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation

Phone Number:

916-445-7205

Toll Free:

866-275-2677

County Consumer Protection Offices

Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office

Website:

Phone Number:

805-346-7540

Insurance Regulators

Each state has its own laws and regulations for each type of insurance. The officials listed in this section enforce these laws. Many of these offices can also provide you with information to help you make informed insurance buying decisions.

California Department of Insurance, Los Angeles, CA

Website:

Toll Free:

1-800-927-4357

TTY:

1-800-482-4833

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