CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

McKenzie Paul & Associates

What 33 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

33
Total complaints
7
Last 12 months
90.9%
Timely response
10
States affected

The verdict

McKenzie Paul & Associates ranks #2246 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 33 complaints on record. It answers 90.9% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2246
of 3,848 companies by volume
90.9%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
10
states with complaints
McKenzie Paul & Associates timely response rate 90.9%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 13
Debt collection — I do not know 9
Debt collection — Other debt 8
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
2.Written notification about debt 7
3.Communication tactics 7
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4
5.Incorrect information on your report 2
6.False statements or representation 2
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 1
2015 1
2017 3
2018 5
2019 1
2020 2
2021 3
2022 3
2023 1
2024 5
2025 5
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 18
Arizona 4
California 3
Louisiana 2
Connecticut 1
Rhode Island 1
Mississippi 1
Washington 1
Illinois 1
Oklahoma 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 32
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for McKenzie Paul & Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 33 complaints against McKenzie Paul & Associates overall, with 7 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 10 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 "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.

McKenzie Paul & Associates's timely response rate stands at 90.9%, 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 0% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 3% 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 McKenzie Paul & Associates have?

McKenzie Paul & Associates has 33 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 7 filed in the last 12 months.

Does McKenzie Paul & Associates respond to complaints on time?

McKenzie Paul & Associates has a 90.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for McKenzie Paul & Associates?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with McKenzie Paul & Associates?

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

How do I file a complaint against McKenzie Paul & Associates?

You can file a complaint against McKenzie Paul & 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 McKenzie Paul & Associates?

Consumers in 10 states and territories have filed complaints about McKenzie Paul & Associates with the CFPB.

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

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