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Cooling & Winter LLC

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt

226
Debt Collection Complaints
95.8%
of All Complaints
99.6%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 144
Credit card 32
I do not know 24
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 12
Other debt 9
Auto debt 3
Mortgage debt 1
Mortgage 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 55
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 52
3.Written notification about debt 38
4.False statements or representation 33
5.Communication tactics 12
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 11
8.Disclosure verification of debt 8
9.Incorrect information on your report 3
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 235
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 15.4%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2016 42
2017 33
2018 42
2019 22
2020 24
2021 28
2022 13
2023 26
2024 4
2025 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 181
Florida 29
South Carolina 6
North Carolina 4
Mississippi 3
New York 2
Texas 1
Indiana 1
New Hampshire 1
Colorado 1
Virginia 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 2
Credit card 1
Credit reporting 1

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 Cooling & Winter LLC

Cooling & Winter LLC has 226 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 95.8% of the 236 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 11 states and territories, making this a geographically focused collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Credit card debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 99.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 15.4% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 Cooling & Winter LLC have?

Cooling & Winter LLC has 226 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 95.8% of all complaints against this company.

Does Cooling & Winter LLC respond to complaints on time?

Cooling & Winter LLC has a 99.6% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Cooling & Winter LLC provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Cooling & Winter LLC were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Cooling & Winter LLC primarily collect?

Cooling & Winter LLC primarily collects "Credit card debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Cooling & Winter LLC?

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 Cooling & Winter LLC active?

Cooling & Winter LLC has received consumer complaints from 11 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

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

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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.