Total CFPB complaints
3,625
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 3,625 complaints
Aldous & Associates, PLLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 49 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Aldous & Associates, PLLC
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1,692 complaints
- Written notification about debt 620
Written notification about debt
620 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 551
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
551 complaints
- False statements or representation 423
False statements or representation
423 complaints
- Communication tactics 129
Communication tactics
129 complaints
D
Grade D · 53.9/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Aldous & Associates, PLLC?
Aldous & Associates, PLLC has accumulated 3,625 total CFPB complaints across 49 states, with 1,779 filed in the most recent 12 months against 1,846 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 49.1% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 98% timely-response rate against a 23% consumer-dispute-after-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 49 states, led by New York with 544 and Florida with 430, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 53.9/100 places Aldous & Associates, PLLC in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
1,779
49.1% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
49
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
98%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
23%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
53.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Aldous & Associates, PLLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 98.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 45.7%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 87.5%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Aldous & Associates, PLLC compare to its peers?
Aldous & Associates, P… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2024-04 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed1,692 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action551 (%)
Written notification about debt620 (%)
False statements or representation423 (%)
Communication tactics129 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1,119 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 551 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 428 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 386 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 338 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 235 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 192 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 82 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 47 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 37 |
Where do complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC
Across 49 states with at least one filing
- New York
New York
544 complaints
- Florida
Florida
430 complaints
- Texas
Texas
423 complaints
- California
California
281 complaints
- Georgia 205
Georgia
205 complaints
- New Jersey 184
New Jersey
184 complaints
- Arizona 122
Arizona
122 complaints
- Alabama 117
Alabama
117 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Aldous & Associates, PLLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Aldous & Associates, PLLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 3,625 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC are rising. The company received 1,779 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Aldous & Associates, PLLC's reputation grade? ▼
Aldous & Associates, PLLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 53.9/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Aldous & Associates, PLLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Aldous & Associates, PLLC has a 98% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 23% of cases.
In how many states does Aldous & Associates, PLLC operate? ▼
Aldous & Associates, PLLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 49 states, with the most complaints from New York (544 complaints).
What can I do if Aldous & Associates, PLLC is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Aldous & Associates, PLLC violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |