Total CFPB complaints
468
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 468 complaints
Rausch Sturm LLP — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 38 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Rausch Sturm LLP
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
126 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
83 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
71 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
69 complaints
- Communication tactics 21
Communication tactics
21 complaints
F
Grade F · 49.5/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Rausch Sturm LLP?
Rausch Sturm LLP has accumulated 468 total CFPB complaints across 38 states, with 186 filed in the most recent 12 months against 282 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 39.7% 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", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 38 states, led by Texas with 109 and Florida with 64, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 49.5/100 places Rausch Sturm LLP 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
186
39.7% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
38
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
F
49.5/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Rausch Sturm LLP performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
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?
Rausch Sturm LLP 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)
2024-04 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed126 (%)
Written notification about debt83 (%)
False statements or representation71 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action69 (%)
Communication tactics21 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 69 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 59 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 55 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 43 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 30 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 27 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 26 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 24 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 21 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 16 |
Where do complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP
Across 38 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
109 complaints
- Florida
Florida
64 complaints
- Oklahoma 32
Oklahoma
32 complaints
- Wisconsin 23
Wisconsin
23 complaints
- Colorado 21
Colorado
21 complaints
- Massachusetts 21
Massachusetts
21 complaints
- California 21
California
21 complaints
- Louisiana 17
Louisiana
17 complaints
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 468 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Rausch Sturm LLP are rising. The company received 186 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). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
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 (109 complaints).
What can I do if Rausch Sturm LLP 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 Rausch Sturm LLP 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 |