Total CFPB complaints
7
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 7 complaints
Patrick Scanlon P.A. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 1 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Patrick Scanlon P.A.
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
3 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Written notification about debt 1
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 71.2/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Patrick Scanlon P.A.?
Patrick Scanlon P.A. has accumulated 7 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 7 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Written notification about debt", narrowing to "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 71% timely-response rate against a 0% 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 1 states, led by Delaware with 7, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 71.2/100 places Patrick Scanlon P.A. in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
1
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
71%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
71.2/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Patrick Scanlon P.A. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 71.4%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 1.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Patrick Scanlon P.A. compare to its peers?
Patrick Scanlon P.A. 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)
2015-01 2021-04
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action3 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed2 (%)
Most common issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was discharged in bankruptcy | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
Where do complaints against Patrick Scanlon P.A. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Patrick Scanlon P.A.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Patrick Scanlon P.A.
Across 1 states with at least one filing
- Delaware
Delaware
7 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Patrick Scanlon P.A.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Patrick Scanlon P.A. is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 7 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Patrick Scanlon P.A. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Patrick Scanlon P.A. have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Patrick Scanlon P.A.'s reputation grade? ▼
Patrick Scanlon P.A. has a reputation grade of B (score: 71.2/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Patrick Scanlon P.A. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Patrick Scanlon P.A. has a 71% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Patrick Scanlon P.A. operate? ▼
Patrick Scanlon P.A. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from Delaware (7 complaints).
What can I do if Patrick Scanlon P.A. 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 Patrick Scanlon P.A. 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 |