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LJ Ross Associates

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-LJ-ROSS-ASSOCIATES LJ Ross Associates

1,786 DC complaints · rank #62/656 · 99.9% timely

  • DC 1,786
  • RANK #62/656
  • TIMELY 99.9%
  • RELIEF 0.4%
  • DISPUTE 23%
  • STATES 47
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Collection Management Holdi…

Photo peer: Collection Management Holdings, LLC (1,798)

Collection Management Holdin…1,798Bull City Financial Solution…1,770CMRE Financial Services, Inc.1,758LJ Ross Associates (this)1,786
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

LJ Ross Associates's 1,786 debt-collection complaints sit next to Collection Management Holdings, LLC (1,798) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for LJ Ross Associates →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 742
I do not know 713
Medical debt 144
Telecommunications debt 55
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 44
Medical 40
Credit card debt 37
Rental debt 7
Mortgage debt 1
Auto debt 1
Credit card 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 885
2.Written notification about debt 346
3.Incorrect information on your report 254
4.False statements or representation 206
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 175
6.Improper use of your report 118
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 65
8.Communication tactics 64
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 44
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 44

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,251
Closed 17
Closed with non-monetary relief 9
Consumers who disputed the response 23%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 10
2015 26
2016 39
2017 61
2018 55
2019 71
2020 130
2021 158
2022 142
2023 222
2024 368
2025 748
2026 243

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 410
Illinois 306
Florida 223
Maryland 164
Wisconsin 134
Pennsylvania 118
Texas 111
New York 104
Ohio 78
Virginia 64
Georgia 63
California 58
New Jersey 57
Nevada 35
Tennessee 30

What the CFPB Record Shows for LJ Ross Associates

PlainCredit places LJ Ross Associates at #62 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (91st percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 1,786 debt-collection complaints against LJ Ross Associates, 78.4% of the 2,277 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 47 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. "Other 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 99.9% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Among resolved cases, 0.4% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 23% 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does LJ Ross Associates have?

LJ Ross Associates has 1,786 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #62 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does LJ Ross Associates respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against LJ Ross Associates show a 99.9% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about LJ Ross Associates?

The most-cited issue in complaints about LJ Ross Associates is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read LJ Ross Associates's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about LJ Ross Associates. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.

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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.