Total CFPB complaints
33
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 33 complaints
Western Portfolio Assets — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 18 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Western Portfolio Assets
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
7 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
6 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
4 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
4 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
4 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
3 complaints
F
Grade F · 46.3/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Western Portfolio Assets?
Western Portfolio Assets has accumulated 33 total CFPB complaints across 18 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 33 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 "Taking/threatening an illegal action", narrowing to "Threatened to sue on too old debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 39% timely-response rate against a 13% 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 18 states, led by California with 7 and Texas with 5, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 46.3/100 places Western Portfolio Assets in grade band F, 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
18
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
39%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
13%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
46.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Western Portfolio Assets performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 39.4%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 26.1%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 32.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Western Portfolio Assets compare to its peers?
Western Portfolio Asse… 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)
2013-10 2022-02
Top Consumer Issues
Taking/threatening an illegal action7 (%)
False statements or representation4 (%)
Communication tactics6 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed4 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action4 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed3 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt1 (%)
Most common issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 7 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated an attorney or official | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 4 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 4 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene/profane/abusive language | 2 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
Where do complaints against Western Portfolio Assets come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Western Portfolio Assets. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Western Portfolio Assets
Across 18 states with at least one filing
- California
California
7 complaints
- Texas
Texas
5 complaints
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
3 complaints
- Ohio 2
Ohio
2 complaints
- Arizona 2
Arizona
2 complaints
- Louisiana 1
Louisiana
1 complaints
- Massachusetts 1
Massachusetts
1 complaints
- Virginia 1
Virginia
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Western Portfolio Assets? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Western Portfolio Assets is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Threatened to sue on too old debt". This is based on 33 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Western Portfolio Assets increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Western Portfolio Assets have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Western Portfolio Assets's reputation grade? ▼
Western Portfolio Assets has a reputation grade of F (score: 46.3/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Western Portfolio Assets respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Western Portfolio Assets has a 39% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 13% of cases.
In how many states does Western Portfolio Assets operate? ▼
Western Portfolio Assets has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 18 states, with the most complaints from California (7 complaints).
What can I do if Western Portfolio Assets 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 Western Portfolio Assets 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 |