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

CFPB complaint data Grade B 11 complaints

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 6 states, reputation grade B.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Michael Andrews & Associates LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

B

Grade B · 71.2/100 composite

This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of B: Michael Andrews & Associates LLC ranks ahead of 71% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 29% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 11 all-time complaints and a 91% timely-response rate.

71st pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
11
CFPB complaints, all-time
91%
answered inside the CFPB window
1
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 Michael Andrews & Associates LLC?

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 10 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 9.1% 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt was paid". The company posts a 91% timely-response rate against a 14% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 6 states, led by Florida with 3 and California with 2. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 71.2/100 places Michael Andrews & Associates LLC in grade band B.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

11

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

1

9.1% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

6

regional footprint

Timely response rate

91%

good band

Consumer disputes

14%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

B

71.2/100 composite

How does Michael Andrews & Associates LLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

71 71st percentile higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Below this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 90.9%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 14.3%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 10.7%

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

How does Michael Andrews & Associates LLC compare to its peers?

How does Michael Andrews & Associates LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Michael Andrews & Asso… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
1
6
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
91%
82%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
14%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2016-11 2024-10

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 3
Communication tactics - 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 1
Written notification about debt - 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 1
Disclosure verification of debt - 1
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 1

Where do complaints against Michael Andrews & Associates LLC come from?

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Michael Andrews & Associates LLC

Across 6 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Michael Andrews & Associates LLC contacts you

A grade of B signals how Michael Andrews & Associates 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 Michael Andrews & Associates 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 Michael Andrews & Associates 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 Michael Andrews & Associates LLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Michael Andrews & Associates LLC is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt was paid". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Michael Andrews & Associates LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Michael Andrews & Associates LLC are falling. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Michael Andrews & Associates LLC's reputation grade? ▼

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC has a reputation grade of B (score: 71.2/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Michael Andrews & Associates LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC has a 91% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 14% of cases.

In how many states does Michael Andrews & Associates LLC operate? ▼

Michael Andrews & Associates LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from Florida (3 complaints).

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

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