Sample complaint email

From: My Name <myname@myemailprovider.net>
Subject: (short description of your complaint)
Date: Most email programs enter this field automatically
To: (enter the email address of the person you are contacting)
CC: (local consumer group) (appropriate government agencies)

Dear (title) ____:

I wish to complain about ____ (name of product or service, with serial number or account number) that I purchased on ____ (date and location of transaction).

I am complaining because ____ (the reason you are dissatisfied).  To resolve this problem I would like you to ____ (what you want the business to do).

When I first learned of this problem, I contacted ____ (name of the person, date of the call) at your company, and was told that nothing could be done about my problem.  I believe that this response is unfair because ____ (the reason you feel the company has an obligation to you).  I would like a written statement explaining your company?s position and what you will do about my complaint.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible to resolve this problem.  If I do not hear from you within ____ days I will file complaints with the appropriate consumer agencies and consider my legal alternatives.

I am attaching copies of my receipt or __________ (other proof of payment or documentation of your complaint).

You may reply to me at this email or call me at (phone number).

Sincerely,

(your full name)