CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Cohen & Associates

What 24 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

24
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
0%
Timely response
11
States affected

The verdict

Cohen & Associates ranks #2631 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 24 complaints on record. It answers 0% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2631
of 3,848 companies by volume
0%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
11
states with complaints
Cohen & Associates timely response rate 0.0%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Credit card 10
Debt collection — I do not know 8
Debt collection — Credit card debt 4
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan 1
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 1

Top Issues

1.False statements or representation 8
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 5
3.Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
4.Communication tactics 2
5.Disclosure verification of debt 1
6.Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 1
7.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
8.Written notification about debt 1
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 7
2015 5
2017 5
2018 4
2021 2
2022 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 7
Massachusetts 3
Illinois 2
Texas 2
North Carolina 2
Pennsylvania 2
New York 2
Georgia 1
Louisiana 1
Kansas 1
Ohio 1

Company Responses

Untimely response 21
Closed with explanation 2
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Cohen & Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 24 complaints against Cohen & Associates overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 11 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "False statements or representation" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Cohen & Associates's timely response rate stands at 0%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 0% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 4.2% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Cohen & Associates have?

Cohen & Associates has 24 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Cohen & Associates respond to complaints on time?

Cohen & Associates has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Cohen & Associates?

The most complained-about product for Cohen & Associates is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Cohen & Associates?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Cohen & Associates is "False statements or representation." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Cohen & Associates?

You can file a complaint against Cohen & Associates directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Cohen & Associates?

Consumers in 11 states and territories have filed complaints about Cohen & Associates with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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