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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 86 complaints

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 26 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 34.1/100 composite

This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of F: Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration ranks ahead of 1% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 99% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 86 all-time complaints and a 15% timely-response rate.

1st pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
86
CFPB complaints, all-time
15%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
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 Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration?

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration has accumulated 86 total CFPB complaints across 26 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 86 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "Taking/threatening an illegal action", narrowing to "Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay". The company posts a 15% timely-response rate against a 10% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 26 states, led by Texas with 28 and Florida with 7. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 34.1/100 places Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

86

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

26

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

15%

below sla band

Consumer disputes

10%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

F

34.1/100 composite

How does Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

34 Bottom 1% higher than 1% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Above this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Above this entry. 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

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 15.1%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 10.2%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 46.4%

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

How does Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration compare to its peers?

How does Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Bronstein & Weiss Arbi… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
15%
93%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
10%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2013-12 2021-09

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 24
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 19
Communication tactics - 18
False statements or representation - 9
Improper contact or sharing of info - 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 4
Written notification about debt - 3
Disclosure verification of debt - 2
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 1
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 1

Where do complaints against Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration come from?

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration

Across 26 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration contacts you

A grade of F signals how Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration'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 Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
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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 Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay". This is based on 86 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration's reputation grade? ▼

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration has a reputation grade of F (score: 34.1/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration has a 15% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 10% of cases.

In how many states does Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration operate? ▼

Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 26 states, with the most complaints from Texas (28 complaints).

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

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