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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 134 complaints

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 17 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 55.0/100 composite

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

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. ranks ahead of 25% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 75% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 134 all-time complaints and a 90% timely-response rate.

25th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
134
CFPB complaints, all-time
90%
answered inside the CFPB window
1
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.?

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. has accumulated 134 total CFPB complaints across 17 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 133 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.7% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Attempted to collect wrong amount". The company posts a 90% timely-response rate against a 26% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 17 states, led by Texas with 112 and Oklahoma with 3. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.0/100 places Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

134

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

1

0.7% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

17

regional footprint

Timely response rate

90%

good band

Consumer disputes

26%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

55.0/100 composite

How does Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

55 Bottom 25% higher than 25% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 90.3%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 26.4%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 30.4%

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

How does Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Blakely-Witt and Assoc… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
1
31
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
90%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
26%
15%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2023-10 2025-10

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 31
Disclosure verification of debt - 27
Written notification about debt - 26
False statements or representation - 23
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 11
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 9
Communication tactics - 4
Improper contact or sharing of info - 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 1

Where do complaints against Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. come from?

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.

Across 17 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. contacts you

A grade of D signals how Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Attempted to collect wrong amount". This is based on 134 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. are falling. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.0/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. has a 90% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 26% of cases.

In how many states does Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. operate? ▼

Blakely-Witt and Associates, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 17 states, with the most complaints from Texas (112 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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