Total CFPB complaints
94
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 94 complaints
Berman & Rabin, P.A. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 31 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Berman & Rabin, P.A.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
22 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
15 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
9 complaints
- False statements or representation 6
False statements or representation
6 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 5
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
5 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
4 complaints
D
Grade D · 55.1/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Berman & Rabin, P.A.?
Berman & Rabin, P.A. has accumulated 94 total CFPB complaints across 31 states, with 18 filed in the most recent 12 months against 76 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 19.1% 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 "Written notification about debt", narrowing to "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 82% timely-response rate against a 19% 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 31 states, led by Missouri with 11 and Kansas with 11, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.1/100 places Berman & Rabin, P.A. 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
18
19.1% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
31
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
82%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
19%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
55.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Berman & Rabin, P.A. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 81.9%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 37.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 55.4%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Berman & Rabin, P.A. compare to its peers?
Berman & Rabin, P.A. 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)
2022-11 2026-02
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt15 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed22 (%)
False statements or representation6 (%)
Communication tactics9 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed5 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action4 (%)
Most common issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 10 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 9 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 9 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 6 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 5 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 5 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 4 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 4 |
Where do complaints against Berman & Rabin, P.A. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Berman & Rabin, P.A.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Berman & Rabin, P.A.
Across 31 states with at least one filing
- Missouri
Missouri
11 complaints
- Kansas
Kansas
11 complaints
- California
California
10 complaints
- Texas
Texas
8 complaints
- Florida
Florida
6 complaints
- Virginia
Virginia
5 complaints
- Arizona 3
Arizona
3 complaints
- Tennessee 3
Tennessee
3 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Berman & Rabin, P.A.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Berman & Rabin, P.A. is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 94 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Berman & Rabin, P.A. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Berman & Rabin, P.A. are rising. The company received 18 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Berman & Rabin, P.A.'s reputation grade? ▼
Berman & Rabin, P.A. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.1/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Berman & Rabin, P.A. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Berman & Rabin, P.A. has a 82% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 19% of cases.
In how many states does Berman & Rabin, P.A. operate? ▼
Berman & Rabin, P.A. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 31 states, with the most complaints from Missouri (11 complaints).
What can I do if Berman & Rabin, P.A. 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 Berman & Rabin, P.A. 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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