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

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-TATE-AND-KIRLIN-AS Tate and Kirlin Assoc

272 DC complaints · rank #299/656 · 82.3% timely

  • DC 272
  • RANK #299/656
  • TIMELY 82.3%
  • RELIEF 1%
  • DISPUTE 14.5%
  • STATES 42
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Kingston Data

Volume peers

Photo peer: Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. (271)

Kingston Data & Credit Inter…271Commercial Acceptance Company274Remex, Inc.274Tate and Kirlin Assoc (this)272
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Tate and Kirlin Assoc's 272 debt-collection complaints sit next to Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. (271) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Tate and Kirlin Assoc →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 116
Credit card debt 55
Other debt 52
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 22
Credit card 10
Medical 5
Auto 4
Telecommunications debt 3
Payday loan debt 3
Auto debt 1
Medical debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 92
2.Communication tactics 39
3.Written notification about debt 34
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 32
5.False statements or representation 26
6.Disclosure verification of debt 16
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 15
8.Electronic communications 11
9.Incorrect information on your report 8
10.Improper use of your report 6

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 291
Untimely response 4
Closed with monetary relief 3
Closed 1
Consumers who disputed the response 14.5%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 6
2014 34
2015 11
2016 3
2017 34
2018 16
2019 18
2020 12
2021 41
2022 30
2023 28
2024 24
2025 37
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 37
Texas 31
California 27
Georgia 18
Michigan 14
Ohio 12
New York 12
Arizona 9
Illinois 9
Pennsylvania 9
Tennessee 8
South Carolina 8
Virginia 7
Washington 7
New Jersey 7

What the CFPB Record Shows for Tate and Kirlin Assoc

PlainCredit places Tate and Kirlin Assoc at #299 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (55th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 272 debt-collection complaints against Tate and Kirlin Assoc, 91% of the 299 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 42 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide 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 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.

82.3% 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, 1% 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 14.5% 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 Tate and Kirlin Assoc: 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 (272 here).

Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. 271 Commercial Acceptance Company 274 Remex, Inc. 274 American Accounts & Advisers, Inc. 269

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (14.5% here).

Hillcrest Davidson & Associates 14.6% Northstar Location Services, LLC 14.6% Winn Law Group, Apc 14.6% Access Receivables of NC Inc. 14.7%

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Tate and Kirlin Assoc have?

272 debt-collection complaints name Tate and Kirlin Assoc in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #299/656.

Does Tate and Kirlin Assoc respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Tate and Kirlin Assoc in this extract is 82.3%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Tate and Kirlin Assoc?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Tate and Kirlin Assoc's CFPB complaint record.

How should I read Tate and Kirlin Assoc'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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