Total CFPB complaints
13
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 13 complaints
Edward F Bukaty III — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 3 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Edward F Bukaty III
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
6 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Written notification about debt 2
Written notification about debt
2 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
- Communication tactics 1
Communication tactics
1 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 71.0/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Edward F Bukaty III?
Edward F Bukaty III has accumulated 13 total CFPB complaints across 3 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 12 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 7.7% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 85% 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 3 states, led by Louisiana with 11 and Texas with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 71.0/100 places Edward F Bukaty III 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
1
7.7% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
3
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
85%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
71.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Edward F Bukaty III performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 84.6%
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 5.4%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Edward F Bukaty III compare to its peers?
Edward F Bukaty III 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)
2014-06 2025-12
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action6 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed2 (%)
Written notification about debt2 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed1 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the 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 | Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 1 |
Where do complaints against Edward F Bukaty III come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Edward F Bukaty III. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Edward F Bukaty III
Across 3 states with at least one filing
- Louisiana
Louisiana
11 complaints
- Texas 1
Texas
1 complaints
- Massachusetts 1
Massachusetts
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Edward F Bukaty III? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Edward F Bukaty III is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt". This is based on 13 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Edward F Bukaty III increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Edward F Bukaty III are falling. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Edward F Bukaty III's reputation grade? ▼
Edward F Bukaty III has a reputation grade of B (score: 71.0/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Edward F Bukaty III respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Edward F Bukaty III has a 85% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Edward F Bukaty III operate? ▼
Edward F Bukaty III has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 3 states, with the most complaints from Louisiana (11 complaints).
What can I do if Edward F Bukaty III 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 Edward F Bukaty III 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 |