Total CFPB complaints
29
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 29 complaints
Feldman & Stern, LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 15 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Feldman & Stern, LLC
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
14 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
Taking/threatening an illegal action
4 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
3 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
2 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 66.9/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Feldman & Stern, LLC?
Feldman & Stern, LLC has accumulated 29 total CFPB complaints across 15 states, with 3 filed in the most recent 12 months against 26 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 10.3% 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 "Communication tactics", narrowing to "Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language", 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 15 states, led by Georgia with 5 and Florida 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 66.9/100 places Feldman & Stern, LLC 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
3
10.3% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
15
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
18%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
66.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Feldman & Stern, 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.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 36.4%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 26.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Feldman & Stern, LLC compare to its peers?
Feldman & Stern, LLC 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)
2015-12 2026-01
Top Consumer Issues
Communication tactics14 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action3 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly2 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action4 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed2 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Most common issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communication tactics | Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language | 6 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 4 |
| 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 | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 2 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 1 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Seized/Attempted to seize property | 1 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay | 1 |
Where do complaints against Feldman & Stern, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Feldman & Stern, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Feldman & Stern, LLC
Across 15 states with at least one filing
- Georgia
Georgia
5 complaints
- Florida
Florida
4 complaints
- Indiana
Indiana
3 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
3 complaints
- Michigan
Michigan
2 complaints
- Texas
Texas
2 complaints
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
2 complaints
- Illinois 1
Illinois
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Feldman & Stern, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Feldman & Stern, LLC is "Communication tactics", specifically "Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language". This is based on 29 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Feldman & Stern, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Feldman & Stern, LLC are rising. The company received 3 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Feldman & Stern, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Feldman & Stern, LLC has a reputation grade of B (score: 66.9/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Feldman & Stern, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Feldman & Stern, LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 18% of cases.
In how many states does Feldman & Stern, LLC operate? ▼
Feldman & Stern, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 15 states, with the most complaints from Georgia (5 complaints).
What can I do if Feldman & Stern, 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 Feldman & Stern, 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 |