Total CFPB complaints
26
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 26 complaints
Walter Lee & Associates, LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 15 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Walter Lee & Associates, LLC
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
7 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info
Improper contact or sharing of info
6 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
4 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
3 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 1
Disclosure verification of debt
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 61.0/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Walter Lee & Associates, LLC?
Walter Lee & Associates, LLC has accumulated 26 total CFPB complaints across 15 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 26 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Improper contact or sharing of info", narrowing to "Talked to a third party about my debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 81% timely-response rate against a 17% 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 15 states, led by New Jersey with 3 and Pennsylvania with 3, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 61.0/100 places Walter Lee & Associates, LLC 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
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
15
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
81%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
17%
After company response
Reputation grade
C
61.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Walter Lee & Associates, LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 80.8%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 34.8%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 26.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Walter Lee & Associates, LLC compare to its peers?
Walter Lee & Associate… 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)
2014-08 2018-10
Top Consumer Issues
Improper contact or sharing of info6 (%)
Communication tactics7 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed4 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action3 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed1 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt1 (%)
Most common issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 4 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 3 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 3 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay | 2 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Contacted me after I asked not to | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Sued w/o proper notification of suit | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Walter Lee & Associates, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Walter Lee & Associates, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Walter Lee & Associates, LLC
Across 15 states with at least one filing
- New Jersey
New Jersey
3 complaints
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
3 complaints
- California
California
3 complaints
- Florida
Florida
2 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
2 complaints
- Michigan
Michigan
2 complaints
- New York
New York
2 complaints
- Wisconsin 1
Wisconsin
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Walter Lee & Associates, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Walter Lee & Associates, LLC is "Improper contact or sharing of info", specifically "Talked to a third party about my debt". This is based on 26 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Walter Lee & Associates, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Walter Lee & Associates, LLC have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Walter Lee & Associates, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Walter Lee & Associates, LLC has a reputation grade of C (score: 61.0/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Walter Lee & Associates, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Walter Lee & Associates, LLC has a 81% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 17% of cases.
In how many states does Walter Lee & Associates, LLC operate? ▼
Walter Lee & Associates, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 15 states, with the most complaints from New Jersey (3 complaints).
What can I do if Walter Lee & Associates, LLC 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 Walter Lee & Associates, LLC 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 |