This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade D 1,957 complaints

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 51 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 55.2/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. ranks ahead of 26% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 74% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 1,957 all-time complaints and a 98% timely-response rate.

26th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
1,957
CFPB complaints, all-time
98%
answered inside the CFPB window
872
in the last 12 months (rising)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. has accumulated 1,957 total CFPB complaints across 51 states, with 872 filed in the most recent 12 months against 1,085 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 44.6% 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". The company posts a 98% timely-response rate against a 19% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 51 states, led by Florida with 430 and Texas with 425. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.2/100 places Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

1,957

high-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

872

44.6% of all-time complaints

Rising ↑

States active

51

nationwide footprint

Timely response rate

98%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

19%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

55.2/100 composite

How does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

55 26th percentile higher than 26% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 97.9%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 19.0%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 91.1%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Lockhart, Morris & Mon… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
872
94
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
98%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
19%
17%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2024-04 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 857
Written notification about debt - 420
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 314
False statements or representation - 259
Communication tactics - 62
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 15
Electronic communications - 14
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 8
Disclosure verification of debt - 4
Improper contact or sharing of info - 3

Where do complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. come from?

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

Across 51 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. contacts you

A grade of D signals how Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 1,957 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. are rising. The company received 872 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.

What is Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.2/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. has a 98% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 19% of cases.

In how many states does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. operate? ▼

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 51 states, with the most complaints from Florida (430 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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