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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 527 complaints

Rausch Sturm LLP - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 38 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Rausch Sturm LLP

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 49.5/100 composite

This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of F: Rausch Sturm LLP ranks ahead of 14% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 86% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 527 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

14th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
527
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
184
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 Rausch Sturm LLP?

Rausch Sturm LLP has accumulated 527 total CFPB complaints across 38 states, with 184 filed in the most recent 12 months against 343 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 34.9% 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 100% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 38 states, led by Texas with 127 and Florida with 73. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 49.5/100 places Rausch Sturm LLP in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

527

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

184

34.9% of all-time complaints

Rising ↑

States active

38

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Reputation grade

F

49.5/100 composite

How does Rausch Sturm LLP's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

50 Bottom 14% higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Above this entry. 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

Rausch Sturm LLP versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 67.9%

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

How does Rausch Sturm LLP compare to its peers?

How does Rausch Sturm LLP compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Rausch Sturm LLP National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
184
125
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
18%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2023-09 2026-02

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 142
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 127
Written notification about debt - 100
False statements or representation - 89
Communication tactics - 45
Electronic communications - 15
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 9

Where do complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP come from?

Rausch Sturm LLP's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP

Across 38 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Rausch Sturm LLP contacts you

A grade of F signals how Rausch Sturm LLP'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 Rausch Sturm LLP 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 Rausch Sturm LLP 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 Rausch Sturm LLP? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Rausch Sturm LLP is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 527 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP are rising. The company received 184 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.

What is Rausch Sturm LLP's reputation grade? ▼

Rausch Sturm LLP has a reputation grade of F (score: 49.5/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Rausch Sturm LLP respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Rausch Sturm LLP has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does Rausch Sturm LLP operate? ▼

Rausch Sturm LLP has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 38 states, with the most complaints from Texas (127 complaints).

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

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