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Williams & Fudge, Inc

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

1,168
Debt Collection Complaints
84%
of All Complaints
99.6%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 384
Other debt 244
Private student loan debt 198
Federal student loan debt 128
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 88
Non-federal student loan 65
Federal student loan 34
Credit card debt 10
Telecommunications debt 7
Medical debt 4
Rental debt 3
Payday loan debt 2
Auto debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 290
2.Communication tactics 249
3.Written notification about debt 157
4.False statements or representation 150
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 91
6.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 65
7.Incorrect information on your report 62
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 59
9.Disclosure verification of debt 52
10.Dealing with your lender or servicer 42

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,391
Consumers who disputed the response 15.3%
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 38
2014 80
2015 74
2016 75
2017 85
2018 83
2019 78
2020 66
2021 65
2022 88
2023 134
2024 165
2025 302
2026 58

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 134
Georgia 124
Florida 118
California 113
North Carolina 70
Virginia 59
New York 53
Pennsylvania 46
Illinois 39
South Carolina 38
Colorado 38
Michigan 36
Washington 35
New Jersey 34
Ohio 31

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 64
Student loan - Non-federal student loan 41
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 39
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 37
Student loan - Private student loan 27
Credit reporting 3
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 Williams & Fudge, Inc

1,168 debt-collection complaints against Williams & Fudge, Inc appear in the CFPB record - 84% of the 1,391 complaints filed about this entity. The 54 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. 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.

The company's timely response rate is 99.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 0% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 15.3% 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 Williams & Fudge, Inc have?

1,168 debt-collection complaints against Williams & Fudge, Inc appear in the CFPB record - 84% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Williams & Fudge, Inc respond to complaints on time?

99.6% of the CFPB complaints against Williams & Fudge, Inc get a response within the expected window. This is considered excellent.

Does Williams & Fudge, Inc provide relief to consumers?

Williams & Fudge, Inc closed 0% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Williams & Fudge, Inc primarily collect?

Williams & Fudge, Inc primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Williams & Fudge, Inc?

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 Williams & Fudge, Inc active?

Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Williams & Fudge, Inc.

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.