Total CFPB complaints
124
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 124 complaints
Lien Enforcement Inc — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 9 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Lien Enforcement Inc
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
47 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
22 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 17
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
17 complaints
- Written notification about debt 12
Written notification about debt
12 complaints
- Communication tactics 9
Communication tactics
9 complaints
- False statements or representation 6
False statements or representation
6 complaints
D
Grade D · 55.9/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Lien Enforcement Inc?
Lien Enforcement Inc has accumulated 124 total CFPB complaints across 9 states, with 20 filed in the most recent 12 months against 104 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 16.1% 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 "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 91% timely-response rate against a 25% 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 9 states, led by California with 106 and Texas with 7, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.9/100 places Lien Enforcement 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
20
16.1% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
9
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
91%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
25%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
55.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Lien Enforcement Inc performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 91.1%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 50.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 16.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Lien Enforcement Inc compare to its peers?
Lien Enforcement Inc 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)
2022-11 2026-01
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed47 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed22 (%)
Written notification about debt12 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action17 (%)
False statements or representation6 (%)
Communication tactics9 (%)
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 | 47 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 22 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 12 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 11 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 6 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 3 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 3 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 3 |
Where do complaints against Lien Enforcement Inc come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Lien Enforcement Inc. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Lien Enforcement Inc
Across 9 states with at least one filing
- California
California
106 complaints
- Texas 7
Texas
7 complaints
- Arizona 1
Arizona
1 complaints
- Nevada 1
Nevada
1 complaints
- North Carolina 1
North Carolina
1 complaints
- Kentucky 1
Kentucky
1 complaints
- Florida 1
Florida
1 complaints
- Idaho 1
Idaho
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Lien Enforcement Inc? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Lien Enforcement Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 124 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Lien Enforcement Inc increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Lien Enforcement Inc are rising. The company received 20 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Lien Enforcement Inc's reputation grade? ▼
Lien Enforcement Inc has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.9/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Lien Enforcement Inc respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Lien Enforcement Inc has a 91% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 25% of cases.
In how many states does Lien Enforcement Inc operate? ▼
Lien Enforcement Inc has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 9 states, with the most complaints from California (106 complaints).
What can I do if Lien Enforcement 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 Lien Enforcement 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 |