Total CFPB complaints
11
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 11 complaints
Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
6 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
4 complaints
- Written notification about debt 1
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 65.1/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC?
Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 4 filed in the most recent 12 months against 7 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 36.4% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Threatened to sue you for very old debt", 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 2 states, led by Texas with 10 and Nevada with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 65.1/100 places Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC in grade band C, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
4
36.4% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
C
65.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC 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 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC compare to its peers?
Waddell Serafino Geary… 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)
2023-01 2025-06
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action6 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed4 (%)
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
10 complaints
- Nevada 1
Nevada
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Threatened to sue you for very old debt". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC are rising. The company received 4 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC's reputation grade? ▼
Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC has a reputation grade of C (score: 65.1/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC operate? ▼
Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Texas (10 complaints).
What can I do if Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC 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 Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC 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 |