Total CFPB complaints
7
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 7 complaints
Becker and Poliakoff — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Becker and Poliakoff
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
2 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
2 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 33.7/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Becker and Poliakoff?
Becker and Poliakoff has accumulated 7 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 5 filed in the most recent 12 months against 2 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 71.4% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Seized or attempted to seize your property", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 0% timely-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 2 states, led by Florida with 5 and New Jersey with 2, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 33.7/100 places Becker and Poliakoff in grade band F, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
5
71.4% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
0%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
F
33.7/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Becker and Poliakoff performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 0.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Becker and Poliakoff compare to its peers?
Becker and Poliakoff 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)
2024-09 2025-10
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action2 (%)
Written notification about debt2 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed2 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Seized or attempted to seize your property
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1 |
Where do complaints against Becker and Poliakoff come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Becker and Poliakoff. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Becker and Poliakoff
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Florida
Florida
5 complaints
- New Jersey
New Jersey
2 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Becker and Poliakoff? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Becker and Poliakoff is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Seized or attempted to seize your property". This is based on 7 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Becker and Poliakoff increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Becker and Poliakoff are rising. The company received 5 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Becker and Poliakoff's reputation grade? ▼
Becker and Poliakoff has a reputation grade of F (score: 33.7/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Becker and Poliakoff respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Becker and Poliakoff has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Becker and Poliakoff operate? ▼
Becker and Poliakoff has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Florida (5 complaints).
What can I do if Becker and Poliakoff 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 Becker and Poliakoff 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 |