CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Thomas, King & Associates

What 26 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

26
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
73.1%
Timely response
16
States affected

The verdict

Thomas, King & Associates ranks #2541 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 26 complaints on record. It answers 73.1% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2541
of 3,848 companies by volume
73.1%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
16
states with complaints
Thomas, King & Associates timely response rate 73.1%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 13
Debt collection — Credit card 7
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1
Credit card 1
Debt collection — Payday loan 1

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 14
2.Improper contact or sharing of info 3
3.Taking/threatening an illegal action 3
4.False statements or representation 2
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2
6.Incorrect information on your report 1
7.Delinquent account 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 10
2015 15
2022 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 4
New Jersey 3
Texas 3
Georgia 2
Connecticut 2
California 2
Delaware 1
Kentucky 1
Arizona 1
Iowa 1
Ohio 1
Maryland 1
Pennsylvania 1
Wisconsin 1
Virginia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 25
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Thomas, King & Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 26 complaints against Thomas, King & Associates overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 16 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 "Communication tactics" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Thomas, King & Associates's timely response rate stands at 73.1%, 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 4% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% 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 Thomas, King & Associates have?

Thomas, King & Associates has 26 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Thomas, King & Associates respond to complaints on time?

Thomas, King & Associates has a 73.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Thomas, King & Associates?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Thomas, King & Associates?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Thomas, King & Associates is "Communication tactics." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Thomas, King & Associates?

You can file a complaint against Thomas, King & 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 Thomas, King & Associates?

Consumers in 16 states and territories have filed complaints about Thomas, King & Associates with the CFPB.

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

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