Total CFPB complaints
8,585
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 8,585 complaints
CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 53 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
3,956 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
1,854 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,059
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
1,059 complaints
- False statements or representation 925
False statements or representation
925 complaints
- Communication tactics 183
Communication tactics
183 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 88
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
88 complaints
D
Grade D · 55.4/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.?
CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 8,585 total CFPB complaints across 53 states, with 3,744 filed in the most recent 12 months against 4,841 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 43.6% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 18% 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 53 states, led by Florida with 1,135 and Texas with 1,119, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.4/100 places CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. 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
3,744
43.6% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
53
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
18%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
55.4/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 99.8%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 37.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 94.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. compare to its peers?
CAINE & WEINER COMPANY… 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
Attempts to collect debt not owed3,956 (%)
Written notification about debt1,854 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action1,059 (%)
False statements or representation925 (%)
Communication tactics183 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed88 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 2,539 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1,240 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 1,059 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 1,032 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 925 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 614 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 385 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 105 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 88 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 78 |
Where do complaints against CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
Across 53 states with at least one filing
- Florida
Florida
1,135 complaints
- Texas
Texas
1,119 complaints
- Georgia
Georgia
928 complaints
- California
California
537 complaints
- Pennsylvania 400
Pennsylvania
400 complaints
- New York 358
New York
358 complaints
- North Carolina 341
North Carolina
341 complaints
- South Carolina 309
South Carolina
309 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 8,585 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. are rising. The company received 3,744 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.'s reputation grade? ▼
CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.4/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 18% of cases.
In how many states does CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. operate? ▼
CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 53 states, with the most complaints from Florida (1,135 complaints).
What can I do if CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. 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 CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC. 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 |