2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Messerli & Kramer P.A.

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

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

351
Debt Collection Complaints
95.6%
of All Complaints
99.5%
Timely Response
2.2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 196
Credit card 68
I do not know 47
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 13
Other debt 13
Auto debt 10
Medical debt 2
Auto 1
Private student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 89
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 61
3.False statements or representation 50
4.Written notification about debt 44
5.Communication tactics 29
6.Taking/threatening an illegal action 27
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 18
8.Disclosure verification of debt 13
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 11
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 9

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 351
Closed 8
Closed with non-monetary relief 8
Consumers who disputed the response 24.5%
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 4
2014 20
2015 36
2016 24
2017 25
2018 23
2019 21
2020 22
2021 21
2022 27
2023 22
2024 49
2025 63
2026 10

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Minnesota 206
Wisconsin 60
North Dakota 30
Nebraska 21
South Dakota 17
Ohio 8
Iowa 6
Montana 5
Texas 3
New York 2
Georgia 2
Nevada 1
Illinois 1
Pennsylvania 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 5
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 3
Credit card 2
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 2
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 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 Messerli & Kramer P.A.

The CFPB has logged 351 debt-collection complaints against Messerli & Kramer P.A., 95.6% of the 367 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 14 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in geographically focused territory 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.

The company's timely response rate is 99.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 2.2% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 24.5% 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 Messerli & Kramer P.A. have?

The CFPB has logged 351 debt-collection complaints against Messerli & Kramer P.A., 95.6% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Messerli & Kramer P.A. respond to complaints on time?

Messerli & Kramer P.A. has a 99.5% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Messerli & Kramer P.A. provide relief to consumers?

Messerli & Kramer P.A. closed 2.2% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Messerli & Kramer P.A. primarily collect?

"Credit card debt" is the debt type Messerli & Kramer P.A. is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Messerli & Kramer P.A.?

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 Messerli & Kramer P.A. active?

Messerli & Kramer P.A. has received consumer complaints from 14 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.