This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade D 281 complaints

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 16 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 54.0/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC ranks ahead of 23% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 77% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 281 all-time complaints and a 99% timely-response rate.

23rd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
281
CFPB complaints, all-time
99%
answered inside the CFPB window
69
in the last 12 months (stable)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC?

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC has accumulated 281 total CFPB complaints across 16 states, with 69 filed in the most recent 12 months against 212 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 24.6% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 35% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 16 states, led by Ohio with 106 and Texas with 82. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 54.0/100 places Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

281

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

69

24.6% of all-time complaints

Stable →

States active

16

regional footprint

Timely response rate

99%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

35%

high (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

54.0/100 composite

How does Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

54 Bottom 23% higher than 23% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 99.3%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 35.2%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 28.6%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC compare to its peers?

How does Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Javitch, Block & Rathb… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
69
141
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
99%
97%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
35%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2018-05 2025-05

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 81
False statements or representation - 49
Written notification about debt - 46
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 43
Communication tactics - 25
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 20
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 9
Disclosure verification of debt - 3
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 3
Improper contact or sharing of info - 2

Where do complaints against Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC come from?

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC

Across 16 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC's CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 281 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC have been stable. The company received 69 complaints in the last 12 months.

What is Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC's reputation grade? ▼

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 54.0/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 35% of cases.

In how many states does Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC operate? ▼

Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 16 states, with the most complaints from Ohio (106 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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