Total CFPB complaints
37
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 37 complaints
Peterson Enterprises, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 6 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Peterson Enterprises, Inc.
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
13 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
6 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed
5 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 4
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
4 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 4
Disclosure verification of debt
4 complaints
- Communication tactics 1
Communication tactics
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 52.1/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Peterson Enterprises, Inc.?
Peterson Enterprises, Inc. has accumulated 37 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 36 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 2.7% 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 "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 49% 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 6 states, led by Washington with 28 and Idaho with 3, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 52.1/100 places Peterson Enterprises, Inc. in grade band F, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
1
2.7% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
6
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
49%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
52.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Peterson Enterprises, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 48.6%
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 10.7%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Peterson Enterprises, Inc. compare to its peers?
Peterson Enterprises, … 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)
2017-04 2025-12
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt13 (%)
False statements or representation6 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed4 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed5 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt4 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action1 (%)
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 | 8 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 6 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 5 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 3 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 2 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Right to dispute notice not received | 1 |
Where do complaints against Peterson Enterprises, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Peterson Enterprises, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Peterson Enterprises, Inc.
Across 6 states with at least one filing
- Washington
Washington
28 complaints
- Idaho 3
Idaho
3 complaints
- Arizona 2
Arizona
2 complaints
- Utah 2
Utah
2 complaints
- Alaska 1
Alaska
1 complaints
- Oregon 1
Oregon
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Peterson Enterprises, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Peterson Enterprises, Inc. is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 37 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Peterson Enterprises, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Peterson Enterprises, Inc. are falling. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Peterson Enterprises, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Peterson Enterprises, Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 52.1/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Peterson Enterprises, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Peterson Enterprises, Inc. has a 49% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Peterson Enterprises, Inc. operate? ▼
Peterson Enterprises, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from Washington (28 complaints).
What can I do if Peterson Enterprises, Inc. 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 Peterson Enterprises, Inc. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |