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Stenger & Stenger, P.C

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

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-STENGER-STENGER-P- Stenger & Stenger, P.C

311 DC complaints · rank #260/656 · 99.7% timely

  • DC 311
  • RANK #260/656
  • TIMELY 99.7%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 26.3%
  • STATES 18
  • ISSUE Took or threatened to take…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Holloway Credit Solutions

Volume peers

Photo peer: Holloway Credit Solutions (311)

Holloway Credit Solutions311Phillips & Cohen Associates,…311Cascade Capital, LLC311Stenger & Stenger, P.C (this)311
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Stenger & Stenger, P.C's 311 debt-collection complaints sit next to Holloway Credit Solutions (311) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Stenger & Stenger, P.C →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 191
I do not know 55
Credit card 22
Other debt 22
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Auto debt 5
Payday loan debt 5
Auto 2
Medical debt 2
Telecommunications debt 1
Mortgage debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 89
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 85
3.False statements or representation 47
4.Written notification about debt 41
5.Incorrect information on your report 17
6.Communication tactics 16
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 12
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 9
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 6
10.Disclosure verification of debt 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 350
Consumers who disputed the response 26.3%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 7
2015 7
2016 8
2017 15
2018 17
2019 16
2020 22
2021 33
2022 40
2023 42
2024 43
2025 79
2026 17

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Ohio 74
Georgia 60
Michigan 57
Indiana 39
Tennessee 37
Kentucky 27
Colorado 16
Minnesota 14
New Jersey 8
Illinois 5
California 4
Arizona 2
Mississippi 1
Iowa 1
Washington 1

What the CFPB Record Shows for Stenger & Stenger, P.C

Stenger & Stenger, P.C sits at #260 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (61st percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. The CFPB has logged 311 debt-collection complaints against Stenger & Stenger, P.C, 88.9% of the 350 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 18 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 99.7% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 0% 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 26.3% 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 Stenger & Stenger, P.C: 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 (311 here).

Cascade Capital, LLC 311 Holloway Credit Solutions 311 Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd. 311 Express Recovery Services, Inc. 310

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (26.3% here).

Aargon Agency, Inc. 26.3% Credico. Inc 26.3% Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. 26.3% RSI Enterprises, Inc. 26.3%

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Stenger & Stenger, P.C have?

The CFPB extract lists 311 debt-collection complaints against Stenger & Stenger, P.C (#260 of 656 collectors by volume).

Does Stenger & Stenger, P.C respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Stenger & Stenger, P.C show a 99.7% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Stenger & Stenger, P.C?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Stenger & Stenger, P.C is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action."

How should I read Stenger & Stenger, P.C'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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.