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Brown and Joseph, Ltd

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-BROWN-AND-JOSEPH-L Brown and Joseph, Ltd

202 DC complaints · rank #373/656 · 86.3% timely

  • DC 202
  • RANK #373/656
  • TIMELY 86.3%
  • RELIEF 0.5%
  • DISPUTE 27.1%
  • STATES 36
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Healthcare Finance Direct L…

Photo peer: Healthcare Finance Direct LLC. (202)

Healthcare Finance Direct LL…202Tenaglia & Hunt, PA202Knight Adjustment Bureau201Brown and Joseph, Ltd (this)202
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Brown and Joseph, Ltd's 202 debt-collection complaints sit next to Healthcare Finance Direct LLC. (202) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Brown and Joseph, Ltd →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 98
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 42
I do not know 38
Auto debt 11
Medical debt 5
Credit card debt 4
Medical 2
Telecommunications debt 1
Credit card 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 58
2.Communication tactics 32
3.False statements or representation 31
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 23
5.Written notification about debt 21
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 15
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 10
8.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 6
9.Disclosure verification of debt 5
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 202
Closed 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 27.1%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 6
2014 18
2015 17
2016 12
2017 19
2018 8
2019 3
2020 9
2021 8
2022 18
2023 17
2024 34
2025 31
2026 4

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 35
Florida 20
Texas 16
New York 14
Arizona 11
Georgia 11
Virginia 8
Illinois 8
New Jersey 7
Pennsylvania 7
Michigan 6
Maryland 5
Connecticut 5
Tennessee 5
Colorado 4

What the CFPB Record Shows for Brown and Joseph, Ltd

Brown and Joseph, Ltd sits at #373 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (43rd percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. The CFPB has logged 202 debt-collection complaints against Brown and Joseph, Ltd, 99% of the 204 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 36 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

The company's timely response rate is 86.3%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. 0.5% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 27.1% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

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

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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Brown and Joseph, Ltd: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.

Similar complaint volume

Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (202 here).

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (27.1% here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Brown and Joseph, Ltd have?

The CFPB extract lists 202 debt-collection complaints against Brown and Joseph, Ltd (#373 of 656 collectors by volume).

Does Brown and Joseph, Ltd respond to CFPB complaints on time?

Brown and Joseph, Ltd's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 86.3%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Brown and Joseph, Ltd?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Brown and Joseph, Ltd is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Brown and Joseph, Ltd's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Brown and Joseph, Ltd. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.

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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.