Total CFPB complaints
717
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 717 complaints
Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 37 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
238 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
169 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 70
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
70 complaints
- False statements or representation 51
False statements or representation
51 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 45
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
45 complaints
- Communication tactics 43
Communication tactics
43 complaints
D
Grade D · 59.0/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.?
Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. has accumulated 717 total CFPB complaints across 37 states, with 69 filed in the most recent 12 months against 648 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 9.6% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 9% 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 37 states, led by North Carolina with 276 and South Carolina with 84, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 59.0/100 places Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. 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
69
9.6% of total history
Stable →
States active
37
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
99%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
9%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
59.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 99.4%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 17.3%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 66.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. compare to its peers?
Jon Barry and Associat… 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)
2024-04 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed238 (%)
Written notification about debt169 (%)
False statements or representation51 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed70 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action45 (%)
Communication tactics43 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 133 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 113 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 56 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 55 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 51 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 50 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 50 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 45 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 43 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 20 |
Where do complaints against Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.
Across 37 states with at least one filing
- North Carolina
North Carolina
276 complaints
- South Carolina 84
South Carolina
84 complaints
- Florida 55
Florida
55 complaints
- Mississippi 48
Mississippi
48 complaints
- Texas 39
Texas
39 complaints
- Ohio 37
Ohio
37 complaints
- Georgia 34
Georgia
34 complaints
- Tennessee 27
Tennessee
27 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 717 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. have been stable. The company received 69 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 59.0/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 9% of cases.
In how many states does Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. operate? ▼
Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 37 states, with the most complaints from North Carolina (276 complaints).
What can I do if Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. 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 Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. 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 |