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McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.

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

653 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 653 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 99.8% timely response rate and has provided relief in 7.4% of cases.

653
Total Complaints
99.8%
Timely Response
2.3%
Disputed
7.4%
Relief Provided
49
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

653

Filed since 2013

Timely response

99.8%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

7.4%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.8%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 7.4%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 653

McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 653 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 613 complaints (94.0%), resolution 7.2% Debt collection 94.0% Credit reporting: 20 complaints (3.1%), resolution 20.0% Credit reporting,: 14 complaints (2.1%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 2 complaints (0.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting: 1 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0% Debt or: 1 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0% Vehicle loan: 1 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 613 94.0% 7% relief
  • Credit reporting 20 3.1% 20% relief
  • Credit reporting, 14 2.1% 0% relief
  • Credit card 2 0.3% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 1 0.2% 0% relief
  • Debt or 1 0.2% 0% relief
  • Vehicle loan 1 0.2% 0% relief

How McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.'s 653 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 613
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 20
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 14
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Credit reporting 1
Debt or credit management 1
Vehicle loan or lease 1
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 91
FL 66
NY 47
TX 45
PA 36
IL 27
AZ 26
GA 25
NJ 22
VA 21
OH 19
MD 19
NC 14
CO 13
IN 12
MI 12
SC 11
AL 11
WA 10
TN 10

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed 256
Communication tactics 78
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 74
False statements or representation 73
Written notification about debt 68
Disclosure verification of debt 22
Incorrect information on your report 20
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 20
Improper use of your report 9
Improper contact or sharing of info 8
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7
Electronic communications 7
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 2
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Incorrect information on credit report 1
Didn't provide services promised 1
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 12 100%
2014 35 97.1%
2015 39 100%
2016 40 100%
2017 60 100%
2018 39 100%
2019 41 100%
2020 43 100%
2021 36 100%
2022 44 100%
2023 62 100%
2024 81 100%
2025 91 100%
2026 30 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.

McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. has accumulated 653 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 49 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 199 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 2026-03-18, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. reports a 99.8% timely-response rate and has closed 92.6% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 7.4% 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 2.3% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed".

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 McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.: 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 McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. have?

McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. has received 653 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. has a 99.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.?

The most common issue reported against McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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