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Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC

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

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

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-LAW-OFFICE-OF-MICH Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC

517 DC complaints · rank #174/656 · 98.4% timely

  • DC 517
  • RANK #174/656
  • TIMELY 98.4%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 27.4%
  • STATES 15
  • ISSUE Took or threatened to take…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Monarch Recovery Holdings,…

Photo peer: Monarch Recovery Holdings, Inc. (517)

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Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC's 517 debt-collection complaints sit next to Monarch Recovery Holdings, Inc. (517) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Law Office →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 285
I do not know 129
Other debt 39
Credit card 31
Private student loan debt 11
Auto debt 7
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Payday loan debt 5
Telecommunications debt 2
Auto 1
Non-federal student loan 1
Medical 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 158
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 140
3.False statements or representation 72
4.Written notification about debt 67
5.Communication tactics 31
6.Incorrect information on your report 17
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 14
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 10
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 579
Closed 1
Consumers who disputed the response 27.4%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 19
2015 23
2016 11
2017 23
2018 26
2019 29
2020 35
2021 31
2022 25
2023 55
2024 97
2025 172
2026 30

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 321
Virginia 62
California 58
South Carolina 40
Alabama 35
Pennsylvania 29
Tennessee 14
Maryland 5
New York 3
Florida 2
North Carolina 2
Mississippi 2
Georgia 2
Utah 1
Nevada 1

What the CFPB Record Shows for Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC

According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC ranks #174 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (74th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC has 517 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 89.1% of the 580 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 15 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Credit card debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The specific issue named most is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

98.4% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 0% 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 27.4% 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 Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC have?

517 debt-collection complaints name Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #174/656.

Does Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC respond to CFPB complaints on time?

Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 98.4%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC?

"Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" is the leading issue tag on Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC's CFPB complaint record.

How should I read Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC's CFPB complaint record?

Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.

Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint 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.