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Forster & Garbus LLP

242 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

242 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Forster & Garbus LLP's complaint history from CFPB public records. 242 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 98.3% timely response rate and has provided relief in 2.9% of cases.

242
Total Complaints
98.3%
Timely Response
10.7%
Disputed
2.9%
Relief Provided
14
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

242

Filed since 2013

Timely response

98.3%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

2.9%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 98.3%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 2.9%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Forster & Garbus LLP complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 242

Forster & Garbus LLP complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 242 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 224 complaints (92.9%), resolution 3.1% Debt collection 92.9% Student loan: 8 complaints (3.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting,: 4 complaints (1.7%), resolution 0.0% Consumer Loan: 2 complaints (0.8%), resolution 0.0% Bank account: 1 complaints (0.4%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 1 complaints (0.4%), resolution 0.0% Debt or: 1 complaints (0.4%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 224 92.9% 3% relief
  • Student loan 8 3.3% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 4 1.7% 0% relief
  • Consumer Loan 2 0.8% 0% relief
  • Bank account 1 0.4% 0% relief
  • Credit card 1 0.4% 0% relief
  • Debt or 1 0.4% 0% relief

How Forster & Garbus LLP's 242 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 224
Student loan 8
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 4
Consumer Loan 2
Bank account or service 1
Credit card 1
Debt or credit management 1
Vehicle loan or lease 1

Top States

State Complaints
NY 218
NJ 8
NC 2
NM 2
MI 1
NV 1
CT 1
TX 1
PA 1
WA 1
VA 1
FL 1
SC 1
CA 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 43
False statements or representation 30
Written notification about debt 28
Attempts to collect debt not owed 27
Taking/threatening an illegal action 24
Disclosure verification of debt 22
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 20
Communication tactics 18
Improper contact or sharing of info 7
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 5
Dealing with your lender or servicer 4
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Managing the loan or lease 2
Dealing with my lender or servicer 2
Account opening, closing, or management 1
Struggling to repay your loan 1
Improper use of your report 1
Payoff process 1
Unauthorized withdrawals or charges 1
Repossession 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 10 100%
2014 33 100%
2015 32 100%
2016 24 95.8%
2017 19 100%
2018 24 95.8%
2019 19 94.7%
2020 16 93.8%
2021 7 100%
2022 14 100%
2023 33 100%
2024 11 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Forster & Garbus LLP

Forster & Garbus LLP has accumulated 242 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 14 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 77 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2024-03-26, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Forster & Garbus LLP reports a 98.3% timely-response rate and has closed 96.7% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 2.9% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 10.7% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Debt collection", and the single most common underlying issue is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating Forster & Garbus LLP: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Forster & Garbus LLP have?

Forster & Garbus LLP has received 242 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Forster & Garbus LLP respond to complaints on time?

Forster & Garbus LLP has a 98.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Forster & Garbus LLP?

The most common issue reported against Forster & Garbus LLP is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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