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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 22 complaints

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 13 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 49.6/100 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: Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC ranks ahead of 14% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 86% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 22 all-time complaints and a 68% timely-response rate.

14th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
22
CFPB complaints, all-time
68%
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 Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC?

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC has accumulated 22 total CFPB complaints across 13 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 22 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 68% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 13 states, led by Arizona with 5 and Maryland with 4. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 49.6/100 places Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

22

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

13

regional footprint

Timely response rate

68%

below sla band

Reputation grade

F

49.6/100 composite

How does Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC'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

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 68.2%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 23.2%

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

How does Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC compare to its peers?

How does Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Smith, Cohen & Rosenbe… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
12
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
68%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2020-08 2025-09

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 11
False statements or representation - 5
Communication tactics - 5
Written notification about debt - 1

Where do complaints against Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC come from?

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC

Across 13 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC contacts you

A grade of F signals how Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC'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 Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC 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 Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC 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 Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 22 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC's reputation grade? ▼

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC has a reputation grade of F (score: 49.6/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC has a 68% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC operate? ▼

Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 13 states, with the most complaints from Arizona (5 complaints).

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

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