Total CFPB complaints
533
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 533 complaints
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 16 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
124 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
91 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
84 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
74 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 15
Disclosure verification of debt
15 complaints
D
Grade D · 55.0/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Blitt and Gaines, P.C.?
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. has accumulated 533 total CFPB complaints across 16 states, with 109 filed in the most recent 12 months against 424 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 20.5% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit", 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 25% 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 16 states, led by Illinois with 326 and Missouri with 72, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.0/100 places Blitt and Gaines, P.C. 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
109
20.5% of total history
Stable →
States active
16
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
98%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
25%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
55.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Blitt and Gaines, P.C. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 98.5%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 50.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 28.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Blitt and Gaines, P.C. compare to its peers?
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. 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
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action91 (%)
False statements or representation74 (%)
Written notification about debt84 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed124 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt15 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
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 | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 67 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 58 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 56 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 54 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 46 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 28 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 24 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 24 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 16 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 15 |
Where do complaints against Blitt and Gaines, P.C. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Blitt and Gaines, P.C.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
Across 16 states with at least one filing
- Illinois
Illinois
326 complaints
- Missouri 72
Missouri
72 complaints
- Indiana 44
Indiana
44 complaints
- Kansas 31
Kansas
31 complaints
- Iowa 20
Iowa
20 complaints
- Arizona 14
Arizona
14 complaints
- Wisconsin 5
Wisconsin
5 complaints
- Georgia 3
Georgia
3 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Blitt and Gaines, P.C.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit". This is based on 533 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Blitt and Gaines, P.C. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Blitt and Gaines, P.C. have been stable. The company received 109 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Blitt and Gaines, P.C.'s reputation grade? ▼
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.0/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Blitt and Gaines, P.C. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. has a 98% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 25% of cases.
In how many states does Blitt and Gaines, P.C. operate? ▼
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 16 states, with the most complaints from Illinois (326 complaints).
What can I do if Blitt and Gaines, P.C. 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 Blitt and Gaines, P.C. 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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