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Goldstein, Cruise and Smith complaints
Filed under Goldstein, Cruise and Smith LLC
Consumers have filed 16 complaints about Goldstein, Cruise and Smith since 2015, none in the last 12 months. It answered 31.2% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is taking/threatening an illegal action.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 16
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 31.2%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since July 2015
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Apr 25, 2019
Goldstein, Cruise and Smith complaints by month
The busiest month was July 2015 (3 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Goldstein, Cruise and Smith answered all time
- Closed with explanation1062.5%
- Closed425%
- Untimely response212.5%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Goldstein, Cruise and Smith complaints are about
Top Goldstein, Cruise and Smith problems
Inside "Taking/threatening an illegal action"
- Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay 5
- Threatened to sue on too old debt 1
Where Goldstein, Cruise and Smith complaints come from
Most complaints: Texas (3), Nevada (2), Ohio (1), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (1).
Goldstein, Cruise and Smith 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 | Goldstein, Cruise and SmithDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Goldstein, Cruise and Smith vs Green Square · Goldstein, Cruise and Smith vs EMoneyUSA · Goldstein, Cruise and Smith vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Goldstein, Cruise and Smith vs Credit World Services
What people say about Goldstein, Cruise and Smith
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2019 | Debt collection | Threatened to contact someone or share information improperlyTalked to a third-party about your debt | No timely reply |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionThreatened arrest/jail if do not pay | Explained |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Debt collection | False statements or representationImpersonated an attorney or official | Explained |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionThreatened to sue on too old debt | Explained |
| Sep 9, 2016 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionThreatened arrest/jail if do not pay | Closed |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionThreatened arrest/jail if do not pay | No timely reply |
| Feb 25, 2016 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt was discharged in bankruptcy | Explained |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionThreatened arrest/jail if do not pay | Closed |
| Nov 21, 2015 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsFrequent or repeated calls | Closed |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Payday & personal loans | Managing the loan or lease | Closed |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Debt collection | Improper contact or sharing of infoTalked to a third party about my debt | Explained |
| Aug 26, 2015 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
Questions about Goldstein, Cruise and Smith
How many complaints does Goldstein, Cruise and Smith have?
Goldstein, Cruise and Smith has 16 complaints on record since July 2015, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Goldstein, Cruise and Smith respond to complaints?
Yes. Goldstein, Cruise and Smith answered 31.2% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Goldstein, Cruise and Smith?
The most common problems are taking/threatening an illegal action (6), cont'd attempts collect debt not owed (2), improper contact or sharing of info (2).
Is Goldstein, Cruise and Smith legit?
Goldstein, Cruise and Smith is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 16 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Goldstein, Cruise and Smith legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Goldstein, Cruise and Smith?
Complain to Goldstein, Cruise and Smith 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 Goldstein, Cruise and Smith complaints come from?
Most come from Texas (3), Nevada (2), Ohio (1). 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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