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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 213 complaints

Machol & Johannes, LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 14 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Machol & Johannes, LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 56.5/100 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: Machol & Johannes, LLC ranks ahead of 30% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 70% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 213 all-time complaints and a 92% timely-response rate.

30th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
213
CFPB complaints, all-time
92%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
in the last 12 months (falling)

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 Machol & Johannes, LLC?

Machol & Johannes, LLC has accumulated 213 total CFPB complaints across 14 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 213 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Not given enough info to verify debt". The company posts a 92% timely-response rate against a 16% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 14 states, led by Colorado with 90 and Washington with 54. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 56.5/100 places Machol & Johannes, LLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

213

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

14

regional footprint

Timely response rate

92%

good band

Consumer disputes

16%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

56.5/100 composite

How does Machol & Johannes, LLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

57 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

Machol & Johannes, LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 91.5%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 16.3%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 25.0%

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

How does Machol & Johannes, LLC compare to its peers?

How does Machol & Johannes, LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Machol & Johannes, LLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
16
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
92%
27%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
16%
1%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2022-11 2026-01

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 36
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 34
Disclosure verification of debt - 28
False statements or representation - 27
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 25
Written notification about debt - 23
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 21
Communication tactics - 9
Improper contact or sharing of info - 7
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 3

Where do complaints against Machol & Johannes, LLC come from?

Machol & Johannes, LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Machol & Johannes, LLC

Across 14 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Machol & Johannes, LLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Machol & Johannes, LLC'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 Machol & Johannes, LLC 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 Machol & Johannes, LLC 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 Machol & Johannes, LLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Machol & Johannes, LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Not given enough info to verify debt". This is based on 213 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Machol & Johannes, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Machol & Johannes, LLC are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Machol & Johannes, LLC's reputation grade? ▼

Machol & Johannes, LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 56.5/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Machol & Johannes, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Machol & Johannes, LLC has a 92% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 16% of cases.

In how many states does Machol & Johannes, LLC operate? ▼

Machol & Johannes, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 14 states, with the most complaints from Colorado (90 complaints).

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

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