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
Line 5, LLC — 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 Line 5, LLC
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
8 complaints
- Communication tactics 2
Communication tactics
2 complaints
- Electronic communications 1
Electronic communications
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 65.3/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Line 5, LLC?
Line 5, LLC has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 9 states, with 8 filed in the most recent 12 months against 3 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 72.7% 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 100% 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 9 states, led by Florida with 3 and Texas 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 65.3/100 places Line 5, 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
8
72.7% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
9
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
C
65.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Line 5, LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 16.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Line 5, LLC compare to its peers?
Line 5, 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)
2024-10 2026-01
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed8 (%)
Electronic communications1 (%)
Communication tactics2 (%)
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 | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 3 |
| Electronic communications | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
Where do complaints against Line 5, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Line 5, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Line 5, LLC
Across 9 states with at least one filing
- Florida
Florida
3 complaints
- Texas 1
Texas
1 complaints
- District of Columbia 1
District of Columbia
1 complaints
- Alabama 1
Alabama
1 complaints
- Iowa 1
Iowa
1 complaints
- New York 1
New York
1 complaints
- Delaware 1
Delaware
1 complaints
- Oregon 1
Oregon
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Line 5, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Line 5, LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Line 5, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Line 5, LLC are rising. The company received 8 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Line 5, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Line 5, LLC has a reputation grade of C (score: 65.3/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Line 5, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Line 5, LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Line 5, LLC operate? ▼
Line 5, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 9 states, with the most complaints from Florida (3 complaints).
What can I do if Line 5, 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 Line 5, 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 |