2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Keynote Consulting, Inc.

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

139
Debt Collection Complaints
84.8%
of All Complaints
92.1%
Timely Response
1.2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 36
Medical debt 36
Other debt 26
Credit card debt 14
Medical 12
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 6
Auto debt 5
Rental debt 3
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 66
2.Written notification about debt 17
3.False statements or representation 15
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 15
5.Incorrect information on your report 11
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
7.Communication tactics 9
8.Improper use of your report 5
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5
10.Disclosure verification of debt 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 155
Untimely response 5
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 33.3%
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 1
2014 2
2015 7
2016 9
2017 5
2018 10
2019 13
2020 13
2021 17
2022 13
2023 10
2024 31
2025 28
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Illinois 87
Texas 21
Florida 18
California 9
Georgia 5
Virginia 3
Wisconsin 3
Arizona 3
Tennessee 2
Minnesota 2
District of Columbia 2
South Carolina 1
Michigan 1
New York 1
Colorado 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 13
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 11
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Earned wage access 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 Keynote Consulting, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 139 debt-collection complaints against Keynote Consulting, Inc., 84.8% of the 164 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 17 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. "Medical debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" 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 92.1% of forwarded complaints. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. Among resolved cases, 1.2% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 33.3% 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 Keynote Consulting, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 139 debt-collection complaints against Keynote Consulting, Inc., 84.8% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Keynote Consulting, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

92.1% of the CFPB complaints against Keynote Consulting, Inc. get a response within the expected window.

Does Keynote Consulting, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

Keynote Consulting, Inc. closed 1.2% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Keynote Consulting, Inc. primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Keynote Consulting, Inc.'s primary debt type is "Medical debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Keynote Consulting, 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 Keynote Consulting, Inc. active?

Keynote Consulting, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 17 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.

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.