Public Auction Complaint

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You can file a complaint about a business or individual selling merchandise by public auction in New York City.

What Happens Next

To receive follow up on your request, you must provide your address. The Agency will mail you a complaint form, which you must complete and return. If you also provide an email address with your Service Request, you will receive the form by email instead. Be sure to check your spam folder in addition to your inbox.

The Agency will consider your complaint a tip if you do not provide your address.

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection does not accept reports of rude employee behavior. You should report this type of complaint to the business.

For reports of discrimination, go to the Discrimination page.

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection can help you with complaints about businesses in New York City. For complaints about businesses elsewhere, contact the local Consumer Affairs office or the State Attorney General's office.

Online

Learn how to file a complaint for a business outside of NYC.

By Phone

  • Agency: Nassau County Consumer Affairs
  • Phone Number: (516) 571-2600
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  • Agency: Suffolk County Consumer Affairs
  • Phone Number: (631) 853-4600
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  • Agency: Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection
  • Phone Number: (914) 995-2155
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  • Agency: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Phone Number: (973) 504-6200
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