Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) on Thursday released the state’s top 10 consumer complaints from 2024, Channel 3000 reports. The department responded to over 11,000 written complaints last year, and consumers received over $23 million in refunds, restitutions, and civil forfeitures.
The top 10 issues reported include:
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Landlord-tenant issues — 2,525 complaints;
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Telemarketing — 1,513 complaints;
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Home improvement — 664 complaints;
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Identity theft — 618 complaints;
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Telecommunications — 527 complaints;
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Medical services — 439 complaints;
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Motor vehicle repair — 341 complaints;
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Motor vehicle sales — 297 complaints;
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Travel — 244 complaints; and
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Motor vehicle accessories — 141 complaints.
