Keynote Consulting, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

164
Total Complaints
33
Last 12 Months
92.1%
Timely Response
17
States Affected
Keynote Consulting, Inc. timely response rate 92.1%
Industry benchmark

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

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 36
Debt collection — Medical debt 36
Debt collection — Other debt 26
Debt collection — Credit card debt 14
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 13
Debt collection — Medical 12
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 11
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 6
Debt collection — Auto debt 5
Debt collection — Rental debt 3

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 66
2.Written notification about debt 17
3.False statements or representation 15
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 15
5.Incorrect information on your report 11
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
7.Communication tactics 9
8.Improper use of your report 5
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5
10.Disclosure verification of debt 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 2
2015 7
2016 9
2017 5
2018 10
2019 13
2020 13
2021 17
2022 13
2023 10
2024 31
2025 28
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Illinois 87
Texas 21
Florida 18
California 9
Georgia 5
Virginia 3
Wisconsin 3
Arizona 3
Tennessee 2
Minnesota 2
District of Columbia 2
South Carolina 1
Michigan 1
New York 1
Colorado 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 155
Untimely response 5
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Keynote Consulting, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 164 complaints against Keynote Consulting, Inc. overall, with 33 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 17 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Keynote Consulting, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 92.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 33.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 1.2% 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 Keynote Consulting, Inc. have?

Keynote Consulting, Inc. has 164 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 33 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Keynote Consulting, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Keynote Consulting, Inc. has a 92.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for Keynote Consulting, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Keynote Consulting, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Keynote Consulting, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Keynote Consulting, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Keynote Consulting, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Keynote Consulting, Inc. 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 Keynote Consulting, Inc.?

Consumers in 17 states and territories have filed complaints about Keynote Consulting, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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