As most of you are well aware, the State of New York has won a victory against Dell computer, stating the company used bait and switch tactics against some consumers. The complaint was recently upheld by a New York judge, so the state is no proceeding against Dell and now has posted a complaint form online. On their site it states:

The Attorney General’s action against Dell and Dell Financial Services encompasses only those purchases made from New York State. Residents of other states should contact their local consumer protection agencies.

If your purchase was made from New York State, please print and fill out our complaint form and mail it to the address on top of the form. Please don’t forget to read and sign the 2nd page.

Note the part about purchases made from New York State. The judgment does not cover any other state except New York proper.

One reader has made a comment recently that indicates that the State of New York is taking similar actions against other companies, noting that HP may be next on the hit list.

Comments welcome.

Dell complaint form is here. [ .pdf format]