Total CFPB complaints
42
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 42 complaints
Collection Attorneys USA LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 20 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Collection Attorneys USA LLC
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
15 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
8 complaints
- Written notification about debt 4
Written notification about debt
4 complaints
- Communication tactics 3
Communication tactics
3 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
2 complaints
- False statements or representation 2
False statements or representation
2 complaints
D
Grade D · 57.1/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Collection Attorneys USA LLC?
Collection Attorneys USA LLC has accumulated 42 total CFPB complaints across 20 states, with 29 filed in the most recent 12 months against 13 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 69.0% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Threatened to sue you for very old debt", 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, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 20 states, led by Texas with 11 and Tennessee with 5, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 57.1/100 places Collection Attorneys USA LLC 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
29
69.0% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
20
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
D
57.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Collection Attorneys USA LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 35.7%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Collection Attorneys USA LLC compare to its peers?
Collection Attorneys U… 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)
2023-08 2026-01
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action15 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed8 (%)
Written notification about debt4 (%)
Communication tactics3 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly2 (%)
False statements or representation2 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 7 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 5 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 4 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 3 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Contacted your employer | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds | 1 |
Where do complaints against Collection Attorneys USA LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Collection Attorneys USA LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Collection Attorneys USA LLC
Across 20 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
11 complaints
- Tennessee
Tennessee
5 complaints
- North Carolina 4
North Carolina
4 complaints
- Florida 3
Florida
3 complaints
- California 2
California
2 complaints
- Maryland 2
Maryland
2 complaints
- Missouri 2
Missouri
2 complaints
- Nebraska 1
Nebraska
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Collection Attorneys USA LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Collection Attorneys USA LLC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Threatened to sue you for very old debt". This is based on 42 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Collection Attorneys USA LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Collection Attorneys USA LLC are rising. The company received 29 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Collection Attorneys USA LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Collection Attorneys USA LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 57.1/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Collection Attorneys USA LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Collection Attorneys USA LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Collection Attorneys USA LLC operate? ▼
Collection Attorneys USA LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 20 states, with the most complaints from Texas (11 complaints).
What can I do if Collection Attorneys USA LLC 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 Collection Attorneys USA LLC 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 |