Gatestone & Co. International Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
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Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Other Complaint Types
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 Gatestone & Co. International Inc.
230 debt-collection complaints against Gatestone & Co. International Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 92% of the 250 complaints filed about this entity. The 38 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation 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. "Communication tactics" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 93.2% of forwarded complaints. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. Of resolved cases, 65.6% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. In 11.1% 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 Gatestone & Co. International Inc. have?
The CFPB has logged 230 debt-collection complaints against Gatestone & Co. International Inc., 92% of all complaints filed against this company.
Does Gatestone & Co. International Inc. respond to complaints on time?
93.2% of the CFPB complaints against Gatestone & Co. International Inc. get a response within the expected window.
Does Gatestone & Co. International Inc. provide relief to consumers?
Of resolved complaints against Gatestone & Co. International Inc., 65.6% ended with consumer relief of some kind. This is a relatively high relief rate.
What type of debt does Gatestone & Co. International Inc. primarily collect?
Based on CFPB complaint records, Gatestone & Co. International Inc.'s primary debt type is "Credit card debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.
What rights do I have against Gatestone & Co. International Inc.?
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 Gatestone & Co. International Inc. active?
CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Gatestone & Co. International Inc. from 38 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.