Total CFPB complaints
24
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 24 complaints
Brinkman Alliance Group — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 14 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Brinkman Alliance Group
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
9 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
5 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
4 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
3 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 2
Disclosure verification of debt
2 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 37.8/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Brinkman Alliance Group?
Brinkman Alliance Group has accumulated 24 total CFPB complaints across 14 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 24 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 to sue on too old debt", 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 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 14 states, led by Texas with 4 and Ohio with 4, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 37.8/100 places Brinkman Alliance Group 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
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
14
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
0%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
37.8/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Brinkman Alliance Group 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.
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 25.0%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Brinkman Alliance Group compare to its peers?
Brinkman Alliance Grou… 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)
2013-11 2021-04
Top Consumer Issues
Taking/threatening an illegal action9 (%)
Communication tactics5 (%)
False statements or representation4 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt2 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed3 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action1 (%)
Most common issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 7 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 5 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated an attorney or official | 4 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
Where do complaints against Brinkman Alliance Group come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Brinkman Alliance Group. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Brinkman Alliance Group
Across 14 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
4 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
4 complaints
- Georgia
Georgia
2 complaints
- California
California
2 complaints
- Missouri
Missouri
2 complaints
- New York
New York
2 complaints
- Idaho 1
Idaho
1 complaints
- New Mexico 1
New Mexico
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Brinkman Alliance Group? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Brinkman Alliance Group is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Threatened to sue on too old debt". This is based on 24 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Brinkman Alliance Group increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Brinkman Alliance Group have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Brinkman Alliance Group's reputation grade? ▼
Brinkman Alliance Group has a reputation grade of F (score: 37.8/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Brinkman Alliance Group respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Brinkman Alliance Group has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Brinkman Alliance Group operate? ▼
Brinkman Alliance Group has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 14 states, with the most complaints from Texas (4 complaints).
What can I do if Brinkman Alliance Group 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 Brinkman Alliance Group 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 |