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ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES

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

864
Debt Collection Complaints
90.9%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
8%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 505
I do not know 139
Credit card 132
Other debt 53
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 11
Payday loan debt 7
Non-federal student loan 6
Private student loan debt 6
Federal student loan 2
Federal student loan debt 1
Medical 1
Medical debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 194
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 166
3.False statements or representation 131
4.Written notification about debt 128
5.Communication tactics 103
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 39
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 33
8.Disclosure verification of debt 32
9.Incorrect information on your report 28
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 16

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 873
Closed with non-monetary relief 72
Closed with monetary relief 4
Closed 1
In progress 1
Consumers who disputed the response 24.5%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 24
2014 55
2015 59
2016 33
2017 42
2018 40
2019 47
2020 30
2021 66
2022 60
2023 93
2024 133
2025 229
2026 40

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 110
Texas 103
Georgia 76
California 76
New York 58
North Carolina 53
Virginia 49
New Jersey 48
Massachusetts 45
Ohio 41
Maryland 40
Illinois 26
Michigan 22
Pennsylvania 21
Tennessee 18

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 28
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 19
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 9
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 7
Student loan — Non-federal student loan 7
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 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 ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES

ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES has 864 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 90.9% of the 951 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 41 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Credit card debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report 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 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 8% 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 24.5% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES have?

ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES has 864 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 90.9% of all complaints against this company.

Does ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES respond to complaints on time?

ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES has a 100% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES provide relief to consumers?

8% of resolved complaints against ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES primarily collect?

ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES primarily collects "Credit card debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES?

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 ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES active?

ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES has received consumer complaints from 41 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

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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.