Total CFPB complaints
4
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 4 complaints
Kostka and Associates, LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 1 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Kostka and Associates, LLC
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
2 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
1 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 63.6/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Kostka and Associates, LLC?
Kostka and Associates, LLC has accumulated 4 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 4 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "Written notification about debt", narrowing to "Didn't receive notice of right to dispute", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 75% 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 1 states, led by Wisconsin 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 63.6/100 places Kostka and Associates, LLC in grade band C, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
1
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
75%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
C
63.6/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Kostka and Associates, LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 75.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 1.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Kostka and Associates, LLC compare to its peers?
Kostka and Associates,… 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)
2020-07 2024-05
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt2 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed1 (%)
Most common issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
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 notice of right to dispute | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
Where do complaints against Kostka and Associates, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Kostka and Associates, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Kostka and Associates, LLC
Across 1 states with at least one filing
- Wisconsin
Wisconsin
4 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Kostka and Associates, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Kostka and Associates, LLC is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive notice of right to dispute". This is based on 4 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Kostka and Associates, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Kostka and Associates, LLC are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Kostka and Associates, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Kostka and Associates, LLC has a reputation grade of C (score: 63.6/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Kostka and Associates, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Kostka and Associates, LLC has a 75% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Kostka and Associates, LLC operate? ▼
Kostka and Associates, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from Wisconsin (4 complaints).
What can I do if Kostka and Associates, 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 Kostka and Associates, 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 |