Filing a Consumer Complaint in Mississippi
How to report a business to the Mississippi Attorney General or consumer agency, and your rights under the state's consumer protection law.
Short answer: The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division takes complaints through an online consumer complaint form and offers help from consumer mediators. The office's general phone line is 601-359-3680. Mississippi Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division
| Filing a complaint | The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division takes complaints through an online consumer complaint form and offers help from consumer mediators. The office's general phone line is 601-359-3680. |
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| Unfair and deceptive practices law | The Mississippi Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive trade practices in or affecting commerce. A person who buys or leases goods or services mainly for personal, family or household use and suffers a loss may sue to recover the money or property lost, but must first make a reasonable attempt to resolve the claim through an informal dispute settlement program approved by the Attorney General. Class actions are not allowed under the Act. A business may recover its attorney fees if the court finds the suit frivolous or filed to harass or delay. Read on FindLaw's copy of the Mississippi Code (marked current as of January 1, 2025); Mississippi has no free official online code. |
Where to get help in Mississippi
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FAQ
How do you file a consumer complaint in Mississippi?
The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division takes complaints through an online consumer complaint form and offers help from consumer mediators. The office's general phone line is 601-359-3680.
What is the consumer protection law in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive trade practices in or affecting commerce. A person who buys or leases goods or services mainly for personal, family or household use and suffers a loss may sue to recover the money or property lost, but must first make a reasonable attempt to resolve the claim through an informal dispute settlement program approved by the Attorney General. Class actions are not allowed under the Act. A business may recover its attorney fees if the court finds the suit frivolous or filed to harass or delay.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.