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Brown and Joseph complaints
Filed under Brown and Joseph, Ltd
Consumers have filed 221 complaints about Brown and Joseph since 2013, 23 of them in the last 12 months (-32% on the year before). It answered 91.3% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 221
- Last 12 months
- 23
- Answered on time
- 91.3%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 2
- Rank
- #492 of 1,963
Since October 2013
-32% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Nov 4, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Brown and Joseph complaints by month
The busiest month was February 2024 (7 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are down 32% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Brown and Joseph answered all time
- Closed with non-monetary relief10.5%
- Closed with explanation21999.1%
- Closed10.5%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Brown and Joseph complaints are about
Top Brown and Joseph problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 42
- Debt was paid 18
- Debt was result of identity theft 4
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 1
Where Brown and Joseph complaints come from
Most complaints: California (39), Florida (20), Texas (18), New York (15), Arizona (12).
Brown and Joseph compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green SquareDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 2 | EMoneyUSADebt collection | 53 | 25 | C |
| 3 | Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection | 56 | 25 | C |
| 4 | Credit World ServicesDebt collection | 47 | 25 | D |
| 5 | Keynote ConsultingDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 6 | Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 7 | Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection | 19 | 25 | F |
| 8 | Brown and JosephDebt collection | - | 23 | - |
Compare side by side: Brown and Joseph vs Green Square · Brown and Joseph vs EMoneyUSA · Brown and Joseph vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Brown and Joseph vs Credit World Services
What people say about Brown and Joseph
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Debt relief & credit repair | Charged upfront or unexpected fees | Explained |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsUsed obscene, profane, or other abusive language | Explained |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| May 15, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | Explained |
Questions about Brown and Joseph
How many complaints does Brown and Joseph have?
Brown and Joseph has 221 complaints on record since October 2013, including 23 in the last 12 months and 2 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 1,010 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Brown and Joseph respond to complaints?
Yes. Brown and Joseph answered 91.3% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Brown and Joseph?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (65), written notification about debt (24), communication tactics (35).
Is Brown and Joseph legit?
Brown and Joseph is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 221 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Brown and Joseph legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Brown and Joseph going up or down?
Down. There were 23 complaints in the last 12 months against 34 in the 12 before (-32%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Brown and Joseph?
Complain to Brown and Joseph in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Brown and Joseph complaints come from?
Most come from California (39), Florida (20), Texas (18). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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