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

CFPB complaint data Grade C 23 complaints

Scherr & McClure - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 6 states, reputation grade C.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Scherr & McClure

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

C

Grade C · 64.0/100 composite

This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of C: Scherr & McClure ranks ahead of 56% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 44% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 23 all-time complaints and a 91% timely-response rate.

56th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
23
CFPB complaints, all-time
91%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
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 Scherr & McClure?

Scherr & McClure has accumulated 23 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 23 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "Disclosure verification of debt", narrowing to "Not given enough info to verify debt". The company posts a 91% timely-response rate against a 24% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 6 states, led by Florida with 11 and New York with 5. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 64.0/100 places Scherr & McClure in grade band C.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

23

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

6

regional footprint

Timely response rate

91%

good band

Consumer disputes

24%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

C

64.0/100 composite

How does Scherr & McClure's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

64 56th percentile higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Scherr & McClure versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 91.3%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 23.8%
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 Scherr & McClure compare to its peers?

How does Scherr & McClure compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Scherr & McClure National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
91%
39%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
24%
20%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2016-08 2025-10

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Disclosure verification of debt - 8
Communication tactics - 4
False statements or representation - 3
Improper contact or sharing of info - 3
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 1
Written notification about debt - 1
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 1

Where do complaints against Scherr & McClure come from?

Scherr & McClure's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Scherr & McClure

Across 6 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Scherr & McClure contacts you

A grade of C signals how Scherr & McClure'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 Scherr & McClure 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 Scherr & McClure 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 Scherr & McClure? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Scherr & McClure is "Disclosure verification of debt", specifically "Not given enough info to verify debt". This is based on 23 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Scherr & McClure increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Scherr & McClure are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Scherr & McClure's reputation grade? ▼

Scherr & McClure has a reputation grade of C (score: 64.0/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Scherr & McClure respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Scherr & McClure has a 91% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 24% of cases.

In how many states does Scherr & McClure operate? ▼

Scherr & McClure has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from Florida (11 complaints).

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

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