LJ Ross Associates

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

2,277
Total Complaints
844
Last 12 Months
99.9%
Timely Response
47
States Affected
LJ Ross Associates timely response rate 99.9%
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 — Other debt 742
Debt collection — I do not know 713
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 331
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 147
Debt collection — Medical debt 144
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 55
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 44
Debt collection — Medical 40
Debt collection — Credit card debt 37
Debt collection — Rental debt 7

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 885
2.Written notification about debt 346
3.Incorrect information on your report 254
4.False statements or representation 206
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 175
6.Improper use of your report 118
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 65
8.Communication tactics 64
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 44
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 44

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 10
2015 26
2016 39
2017 61
2018 55
2019 71
2020 130
2021 158
2022 142
2023 222
2024 368
2025 748
2026 243

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 410
Illinois 306
Florida 223
Maryland 164
Wisconsin 134
Pennsylvania 118
Texas 111
New York 104
Ohio 78
Virginia 64
Georgia 63
California 58
New Jersey 57
Nevada 35
Tennessee 30

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,251
Closed 17
Closed with non-monetary relief 9

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for LJ Ross Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 2,277 complaints against LJ Ross Associates overall, with 844 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 47 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

LJ Ross Associates's timely response rate stands at 99.9%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 23% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.4% 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 LJ Ross Associates have?

LJ Ross Associates has 2,277 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 844 filed in the last 12 months.

Does LJ Ross Associates respond to complaints on time?

LJ Ross Associates has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for LJ Ross Associates?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with LJ Ross Associates?

The most common issue reported by consumers about LJ Ross Associates is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against LJ Ross Associates?

You can file a complaint against LJ Ross 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 LJ Ross Associates?

Consumers in 47 states and territories have filed complaints about LJ Ross Associates with the CFPB.

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

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