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WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.

2.3K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

2.3K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 2,306 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 91.5% timely response rate and has provided relief in 1.7% of cases.

2.3K
Total Complaints
91.5%
Timely Response
2.8%
Disputed
1.7%
Relief Provided
48
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

2.3K

Filed since 2013

Timely response

91.5%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

1.7%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 91.5%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 1.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 2.3K

WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 2.3K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 1,936 complaints (84.0%), resolution 2.0% Debt collection 84.0% Credit reporting,: 358 complaints (15.5%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 15.5% Credit reporting: 5 complaints (0.2%), resolution 20.0% Consumer Loan: 2 complaints (0.1%), resolution 0.0% Student loan: 1 complaints (0.0%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 1 complaints (0.0%), resolution 0.0% Mortgage: 1 complaints (0.0%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 2K 84.0% 2% relief
  • Credit reporting, 358 15.5% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 5 0.2% 20% relief
  • Consumer Loan 2 0.1% 0% relief
  • Student loan 1 0.0% 0% relief
  • Credit card 1 0.0% 0% relief
  • Mortgage 1 0.0% 0% relief

How WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.'s 2.3K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 1.9K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 358
Credit reporting 5
Consumer Loan 2
Student loan 1
Credit card 1
Mortgage 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Vehicle loan or lease 1

Top States

State Complaints
TN 283
GA 271
CO 233
MO 150
SC 143
FL 132
TX 125
IL 102
CA 100
AL 95
OH 51
AZ 49
NV 48
MI 45
NC 43
NJ 39
NY 35
VA 32
MS 30
KY 30

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed 812
Written notification about debt 499
Incorrect information on your report 222
False statements or representation 142
Communication tactics 141
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 113
Disclosure verification of debt 94
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 90
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 88
Improper use of your report 35
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 24
Improper contact or sharing of info 15
Taking/threatening an illegal action 8
Fraud or scam 5
Incorrect information on credit report 5
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 3
Excessive fees 2
Can't repay my loan 1
Managing the loan or lease 1
Other 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 10 100%
2014 58 100%
2015 67 98.5%
2016 82 97.6%
2017 207 90.3%
2018 211 92.9%
2019 228 90.8%
2020 365 85.8%
2021 536 89.2%
2022 541 95%
2023 1 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.

WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. has accumulated 2,306 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 48 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 916 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 2023-01-25, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. reports a 91.5% timely-response rate and has closed 97.4% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 1.7% 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 2.8% 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 WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, 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 WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. have?

WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. has received 2,306 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. respond to complaints on time?

WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. has a 91.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.?

The most common issue reported against WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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