Total CFPB complaints
12
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 12 complaints
Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 8 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
5 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt
Disclosure verification of debt
2 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
2 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- Communication tactics 1
Communication tactics
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 64.7/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc.?
Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. has accumulated 12 total CFPB complaints across 8 states, with 3 filed in the most recent 12 months against 9 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 25.0% 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 "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 100% timely-response rate against a 50% 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 8 states, led by Ohio with 3 and Nevada with 2, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 64.7/100 places Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. 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
3
25.0% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
8
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
50%
After company response
Reputation grade
C
64.7/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. 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.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 100.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 14.3%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. compare to its peers?
Weinstein, Karp & Asso… 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)
2016-04 2025-09
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed5 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt2 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly2 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
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 | 4 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Right to dispute notice not received | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not disclosed as an attempt to collect | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 1 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Contacted your employer | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
Where do complaints against Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc.
Across 8 states with at least one filing
- Ohio
Ohio
3 complaints
- Nevada
Nevada
2 complaints
- Arizona
Arizona
2 complaints
- California 1
California
1 complaints
- Kentucky 1
Kentucky
1 complaints
- Wisconsin 1
Wisconsin
1 complaints
- Indiana 1
Indiana
1 complaints
- Missouri 1
Missouri
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 12 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. are rising. The company received 3 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 64.7/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 50% of cases.
In how many states does Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. operate? ▼
Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 8 states, with the most complaints from Ohio (3 complaints).
What can I do if Weinstein, Karp & 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 Weinstein, Karp & Associates, Inc. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Related
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 |