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Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.

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

121
Debt Collection Complaints
80.1%
of All Complaints
96.7%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 33
Credit card debt 25
Credit card 15
Mortgage 10
Other debt 10
Private student loan debt 5
Medical 4
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 4
Auto debt 4
Medical debt 3
Mortgage debt 3
Federal student loan debt 2
Non-federal student loan 1
Payday loan debt 1
Telecommunications debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 33
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
3.Written notification about debt 16
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 13
5.False statements or representation 13
6.Disclosure verification of debt 12
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 9
8.Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 8
9.Struggling to pay mortgage 7
10.Communication tactics 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 151
Consumers who disputed the response 26.3%
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 19
2015 18
2016 14
2017 11
2018 12
2019 19
2020 6
2021 6
2022 7
2023 10
2024 7
2025 18
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New Jersey 99
New York 33
Florida 3
Pennsylvania 3
Texas 2
California 2
Arkansas 1
MP 1
Massachusetts 1
Maryland 1
Illinois 1
Georgia 1

Other Complaint Types

Mortgage - Other mortgage 10
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage 5
Mortgage - FHA mortgage 4
Student loan - Private student loan 3
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM) 2
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 2
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 Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.

The CFPB has logged 121 debt-collection complaints against Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C., 80.1% of the 151 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 12 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in geographically focused territory 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 96.7% of forwarded complaints. 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. In 26.3% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. have?

Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. has 121 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 80.1% of all complaints against this company.

Does Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. respond to complaints on time?

Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. has a 96.7% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C., 0% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.'s primary debt type is "Credit card debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.?

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 Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. from 12 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.