Total CFPB complaints
140
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 140 complaints
Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 30 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
28 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
21 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
17 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt
Disclosure verification of debt
14 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
12 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 11
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
11 complaints
D
Grade D · 53.9/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc?
Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc has accumulated 140 total CFPB complaints across 30 states, with 5 filed in the most recent 12 months against 135 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 3.6% 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", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 89% timely-response rate against a 29% 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 30 states, led by California with 16 and Florida with 12, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 53.9/100 places Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
5
3.6% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
30
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
89%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
29%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
53.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 89.3%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 57.9%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 53.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc compare to its peers?
Stuart-Lippman and Ass… 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)
2022-02 2026-02
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed28 (%)
False statements or representation17 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt14 (%)
Written notification about debt21 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed12 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action11 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly5 (%)
Communication tactics8 (%)
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 | 28 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 17 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 14 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 12 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 12 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 11 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 9 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 5 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 4 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 4 |
Where do complaints against Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc
Across 30 states with at least one filing
- California
California
16 complaints
- Florida
Florida
12 complaints
- Georgia
Georgia
10 complaints
- Texas
Texas
10 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
10 complaints
- Louisiana
Louisiana
7 complaints
- New York
New York
7 complaints
- Virginia
Virginia
7 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 140 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc are falling. The company received 5 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc's reputation grade? ▼
Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc has a reputation grade of D (score: 53.9/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc has a 89% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 29% of cases.
In how many states does Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc operate? ▼
Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 30 states, with the most complaints from California (16 complaints).
What can I do if Stuart-Lippman and Associates, 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 Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc 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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