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Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, 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-LYONS-DOUGHTY-VELD Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC

161 DC complaints · rank #463/656 · 100% timely

  • DC 161
  • RANK #463/656
  • TIMELY 100%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 27.6%
  • STATES 13
  • ISSUE Took or threatened to take…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO BCA Financial Services, Inc.

Photo peer: BCA Financial Services, Inc. (161)

BCA Financial Services, Inc.161Valentine and Kebartas, Inc.162Accelerated Financial Soluti…162Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P…161
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC's 161 debt-collection complaints sit next to BCA Financial Services, Inc. (161) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Lyons, Doughty →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 95
I do not know 33
Credit card 22
Auto debt 4
Other debt 3
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 35
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 35
3.Written notification about debt 29
4.False statements or representation 26
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 9
6.Disclosure verification of debt 8
7.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7
8.Communication tactics 6
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 6
10.Improper use of your report 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 175
Consumers who disputed the response 27.6%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 8
2015 8
2016 4
2017 12
2018 11
2019 10
2020 9
2021 3
2022 11
2023 8
2024 20
2025 59
2026 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Maryland 63
New Jersey 54
Delaware 24
Ohio 23
Rhode Island 1
District of Columbia 1
Pennsylvania 1
South Carolina 1
Arizona 1
Virginia 1
California 1
Florida 1
Texas 1

What the CFPB Record Shows for Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC

Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC sits at #463 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (30th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 161 debt-collection complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC appear in the CFPB record - 92% of the 175 complaints filed about this entity. The 13 states and territories represented make this a geographically focused operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. 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.

100% 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. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 27.6% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, 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 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC have?

Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has 161 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #463 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC show a 100% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action."

How should I read Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, 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.