Total CFPB complaints
11
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 11 complaints
Hawes Klein LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 11 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Hawes Klein LLC
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
4 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
3 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
1 complaints
- Communication tactics 1
Communication tactics
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 30.2/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Hawes Klein LLC?
Hawes Klein LLC has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 11 states, with 3 filed in the most recent 12 months against 8 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 27.3% 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 "Written notification about debt", narrowing to "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 0% 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 11 states, led by Pennsylvania with 1 and Maryland 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 30.2/100 places Hawes Klein LLC in grade band F, 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
27.3% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
11
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
0%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
F
30.2/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Hawes Klein LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 0.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 19.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Hawes Klein LLC compare to its peers?
Hawes Klein 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)
2018-03 2026-01
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt4 (%)
False statements or representation3 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed2 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Most common issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 3 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Hawes Klein LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Hawes Klein LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Hawes Klein LLC
Across 11 states with at least one filing
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1 complaints
- Maryland
Maryland
1 complaints
- Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1 complaints
- Tennessee
Tennessee
1 complaints
- Virginia
Virginia
1 complaints
- Texas
Texas
1 complaints
- Georgia
Georgia
1 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Hawes Klein LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Hawes Klein LLC is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Hawes Klein LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Hawes Klein LLC are rising. The company received 3 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Hawes Klein LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Hawes Klein LLC has a reputation grade of F (score: 30.2/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Hawes Klein LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Hawes Klein LLC has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Hawes Klein LLC operate? ▼
Hawes Klein LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 11 states, with the most complaints from Pennsylvania (1 complaints).
What can I do if Hawes Klein 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 Hawes Klein 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 |