Total CFPB complaints
9
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 9 complaints
Bluestein Hirsch and Associates — 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 Bluestein Hirsch and Associates
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
3 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
2 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info
Improper contact or sharing of info
2 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 71.4/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Bluestein Hirsch and Associates?
Bluestein Hirsch and Associates has accumulated 9 total CFPB complaints across 5 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 9 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "Taking/threatening an illegal action", narrowing to "Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 78% timely-response rate against a 0% 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 New Jersey with 3 and Illinois 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 71.4/100 places Bluestein Hirsch and Associates in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
5
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
78%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
71.4/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Bluestein Hirsch and Associates performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 77.8%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
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 Bluestein Hirsch and Associates compare to its peers?
Bluestein Hirsch and 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)
2014-02 2014-07
Top Consumer Issues
Taking/threatening an illegal action3 (%)
Communication tactics2 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info2 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed1 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Most common issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay | 3 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 2 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Contacted employer after asked not to | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated an attorney or official | 1 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Bluestein Hirsch and Associates come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Bluestein Hirsch and Associates. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Bluestein Hirsch and Associates
Across 5 states with at least one filing
- New Jersey
New Jersey
3 complaints
- Illinois
Illinois
2 complaints
- California 1
California
1 complaints
- Florida 1
Florida
1 complaints
- Ohio 1
Ohio
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Bluestein Hirsch and Associates? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Bluestein Hirsch and Associates is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay". This is based on 9 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Bluestein Hirsch and Associates increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Bluestein Hirsch and Associates have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Bluestein Hirsch and Associates's reputation grade? ▼
Bluestein Hirsch and Associates has a reputation grade of B (score: 71.4/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Bluestein Hirsch and Associates respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Bluestein Hirsch and Associates has a 78% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Bluestein Hirsch and Associates operate? ▼
Bluestein Hirsch and Associates has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 5 states, with the most complaints from New Jersey (3 complaints).
What can I do if Bluestein Hirsch and Associates 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 Bluestein Hirsch and Associates 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 |