2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Aldous & Associates, PLLC

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

3,618
Debt Collection Complaints
82.4%
of All Complaints
98.3%
Timely Response
0.3%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 1,809
I do not know 1,483
Rental debt 175
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 62
Credit card debt 61
Medical debt 14
Telecommunications debt 9
Mortgage debt 3
Federal student loan debt 1
Auto debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,715
2.Written notification about debt 638
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 562
4.False statements or representation 441
5.Incorrect information on your report 372
6.Improper use of your report 228
7.Communication tactics 143
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 105
9.Electronic communications 43
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 39

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 4,363
Closed 14
Closed with non-monetary relief 11
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 21.9%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 2
2014 16
2015 21
2016 25
2017 37
2018 43
2019 50
2020 83
2021 164
2022 258
2023 423
2024 868
2025 1,769
2026 630

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 659
Florida 554
Texas 481
California 325
Georgia 253
New Jersey 244
Alabama 149
Arizona 134
North Carolina 132
Colorado 122
Illinois 121
Louisiana 107
Tennessee 99
Virginia 89
Washington 88

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 597
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 145
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 8
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 5
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 5
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 3
Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Aldous & Associates, PLLC

3,618 debt-collection complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC appear in the CFPB record - 82.4% of the 4,389 complaints filed about this entity. The 51 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. "Other debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

98.3% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 0.3% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. The response was formally disputed in 21.9% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing, larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints, but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests (see your FDCPA rights above), and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Aldous & Associates, PLLC have?

3,618 debt-collection complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC appear in the CFPB record - 82.4% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Aldous & Associates, PLLC respond to complaints on time?

98.3% of the CFPB complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does Aldous & Associates, PLLC provide relief to consumers?

0.3% of resolved complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Aldous & Associates, PLLC primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type Aldous & Associates, PLLC is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Aldous & Associates, PLLC?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Aldous & Associates, PLLC active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Aldous & Associates, PLLC from 51 states and territories.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.