Total CFPB complaints
803
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 803 complaints
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 48 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
242 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
130 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
111 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 86
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
86 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 23
Disclosure verification of debt
23 complaints
D
Grade D · 56.9/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP?
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has accumulated 803 total CFPB complaints across 48 states, with 103 filed in the most recent 12 months against 700 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 12.8% 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 against a 17% 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 48 states, led by Texas with 97 and Florida with 95, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 56.9/100 places Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP 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
103
12.8% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
48
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
17%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
56.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 99.6%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 34.2%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 85.7%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP compare to its peers?
Linebarger Goggan Blai… 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 owed242 (%)
False statements or representation130 (%)
Written notification about debt111 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed86 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt23 (%)
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 | 164 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 73 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 71 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 61 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 59 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 57 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 40 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 27 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 23 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 17 |
Where do complaints against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
Across 48 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
97 complaints
- Florida
Florida
95 complaints
- California
California
90 complaints
- Colorado
Colorado
65 complaints
- Illinois
Illinois
39 complaints
- New York 34
New York
34 complaints
- North Carolina 33
North Carolina
33 complaints
- Virginia 33
Virginia
33 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 803 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP are rising. The company received 103 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP's reputation grade? ▼
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has a reputation grade of D (score: 56.9/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 17% of cases.
In how many states does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP operate? ▼
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 48 states, with the most complaints from Texas (97 complaints).
What can I do if Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP 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 Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP 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 |