2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

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

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-PATENAUDE-FELIX-A- Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation

357 DC complaints · rank #232/656 · 94.2% timely

  • DC 357
  • RANK #232/656
  • TIMELY 94.2%
  • RELIEF 0.5%
  • DISPUTE 33.1%
  • STATES 32
  • ISSUE Took or threatened to take…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO American Collections Enterp…

Photo peer: American Collections Enterprise, Inc. (359)

American Collections Enterpr…359U.S. Collections West, Inc.360The Best Service Co.,Inc361Patenaude & Felix A Professi…357
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation's 357 debt-collection complaints sit next to American Collections Enterprise, Inc. (359) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Patenaude →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 162
Credit card 55
I do not know 54
Private student loan debt 31
Non-federal student loan 20
Auto debt 9
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 8
Other debt 6
Auto 4
Medical 3
Medical debt 2
Federal student loan debt 1
Mortgage 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 74
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 67
3.False statements or representation 64
4.Written notification about debt 44
5.Communication tactics 34
6.Dealing with your lender or servicer 29
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 22
8.Taking/threatening an illegal action 22
9.Disclosure verification of debt 18
10.Dealing with my lender or servicer 12

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 426
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 33.1%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 8
2014 31
2015 41
2016 32
2017 31
2018 25
2019 28
2020 42
2021 38
2022 29
2023 30
2024 33
2025 55
2026 6

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 190
Pennsylvania 69
Nevada 50
Washington 30
Arizona 20
Oregon 11
Florida 7
Georgia 6
Virginia 5
New York 4
Maryland 4
Missouri 3
Hawaii 2
Idaho 2
Colorado 2

What the CFPB Record Shows for Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation

PlainCredit places Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation at #232 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (65th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 357 debt-collection complaints against Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation, 83.2% of the 429 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 32 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

94.2% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. Of resolved cases, 0.5% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 33.1% 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 Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation have?

Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation has 357 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #232 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation show a 94.2% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation?

Consumers most often name "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" when complaining about Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation.

How should I read Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation. 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.