This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 28 complaints

Allen & Withrow — Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 5 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Allen & Withrow

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
D

Grade D · 58.9/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Allen & Withrow?

Allen & Withrow has accumulated 28 total CFPB complaints across 5 states, with 2 filed in the most recent 12 months against 26 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 7.1% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not mine", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 86% timely-response rate against a 31% 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 5 states, led by Arkansas with 21 and Oklahoma with 3, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 58.9/100 places Allen & Withrow 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

Total CFPB complaints

28

All-time across CCDB intake

Last 12 months

2

7.1% of total history

Falling ↓

States active

5

Distinct state filings

Timely response rate

86%

Within CFPB SLA window

Consumer disputes

31%

After company response

Reputation grade

D

58.9/100 composite

Response-quality profile

How Allen & Withrow performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.

Timely response within SLA 85.7%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 61.5%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 8.9%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Allen & Withrow compare to its peers?

How does Allen & Withrow compare? Versus a peer and the national average across 60+ high-volume collectors
Allen & Withrow National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
2
22,938
250
Timely-response ratehigher is better
86%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
31%
24%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2013-11 2025-11

Top Consumer Issues

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed4 (%)
False statements or representation3 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action9 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action2 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt2 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)

Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine

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.

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Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine 3
False statements or representation Attempted to collect wrong amount 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Threatened to sue you for very old debt 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds 2
Taking/threatening an illegal action Attempted to/Collected exempt funds 2
Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt 2
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was discharged in bankruptcy 1
Improper contact or sharing of info Talked to a third party about my debt 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt 1

Where do complaints against Allen & Withrow come from?

The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Allen & Withrow. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Allen & Withrow

Across 5 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Allen & Withrow?

The most common issue consumers report about Allen & Withrow is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 28 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Allen & Withrow increasing or decreasing?

Complaints against Allen & Withrow are falling. The company received 2 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Allen & Withrow's reputation grade?

Allen & Withrow has a reputation grade of D (score: 58.9/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Does Allen & Withrow respond to consumer complaints?

Allen & Withrow has a 86% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 31% of cases.

In how many states does Allen & Withrow operate?

Allen & Withrow has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 5 states, with the most complaints from Arkansas (21 complaints).

What can I do if Allen & Withrow 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 Allen & Withrow 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