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Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

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

247
Debt Collection Complaints
89.2%
of All Complaints
91%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 158
Credit card 41
I do not know 34
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Other debt 4
Mortgage 3
Auto debt 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 62
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 57
3.False statements or representation 36
4.Written notification about debt 33
5.Disclosure verification of debt 19
6.Taking/threatening an illegal action 14
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 13
8.Incorrect information on your report 10
9.Communication tactics 6
10.Improper use of your report 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 277
Consumers who disputed the response 21.5%
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 3
2014 12
2015 26
2016 21
2017 21
2018 12
2019 18
2020 14
2021 12
2022 15
2023 16
2024 31
2025 71
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 105
Washington 84
Oregon 34
Massachusetts 13
Colorado 10
Texas 8
Alaska 7
Idaho 6
Florida 2
Hawaii 2
Tennessee 1
Arizona 1
New Mexico 1
Nevada 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 15
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 4
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 4
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 3
Credit card 3
Checking or savings account - Checking account 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 Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S

Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S has 247 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 89.2% of the 277 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 14 states and territories, making this a geographically focused collection operation as measured 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 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.

The company's timely response rate is 91%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. 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 21.5% 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 Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S have?

Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S has 247 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 89.2% of all complaints against this company.

Does Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S respond to complaints on time?

91% of the CFPB complaints against Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S get a response within the expected window.

Does Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S provide relief to consumers?

Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S closed 0% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S's primary debt type is "Credit card debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S?

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 Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S from 14 states and territories.

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.