McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.
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-MCCARTHY-BURGESS-W McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.
767 DC complaints · rank #125/656 · 99.9% timely
- DC 767
- RANK #125/656
- TIMELY 99.9%
- RELIEF 7%
- DISPUTE 12.9%
- STATES 50
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Helvey & Associates, Inc.,…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch (767)
McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.'s 767 debt-collection complaints sit next to Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch (767) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for McCarthy, Burgess →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 108 |
| 2025 | 124 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.
PlainCredit places McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. at #125 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (81st percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 767 debt-collection complaints against McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 93.2% of the 823 complaints filed about this entity. The 50 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.
99.9% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 7% 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 12.9% 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 McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.: 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.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (767 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (12.9% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. have?
767 debt-collection complaints name McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #125/656.
Does McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. show a 99.9% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.?
The most-cited issue in complaints about McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.'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.
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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.
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