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Machol & Johannes complaints
Filed under Machol & Johannes, LLC
Consumers have filed 226 complaints about Machol & Johannes since 2013, none in the last 12 months. It answered 92% on time and closed 1% 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
- 226
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 92%
- Closed with relief
- 1%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since September 2013
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: May 6, 2023
Machol & Johannes complaints by month
The busiest month was November 2016 (7 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Machol & Johannes answered all time
- Closed with non-monetary relief31.3%
- Closed with explanation21996.9%
- Closed41.8%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Machol & Johannes complaints are about
Top Machol & Johannes problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 14
- Debt was paid 10
- Debt was result of identity theft 9
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 3
Where Machol & Johannes complaints come from
Most complaints: Colorado (97), Washington (55), New Mexico (25), Oklahoma (18), Oregon (5).
Machol & Johannes 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 | Machol & JohannesDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Machol & Johannes vs Green Square · Machol & Johannes vs EMoneyUSA · Machol & Johannes vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Machol & Johannes vs Credit World Services
What people say about Machol & Johannes
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Share yoursLatest Machol & Johannes complaints
Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2023 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to sue you for very old debt | Explained |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| May 25, 2021 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | Explained |
Questions about Machol & Johannes
How many complaints does Machol & Johannes have?
Machol & Johannes has 226 complaints on record since September 2013, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Machol & Johannes respond to complaints?
Yes. Machol & Johannes answered 92% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 1% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Machol & Johannes?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (36), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (34), disclosure verification of debt (28).
Is Machol & Johannes legit?
Machol & Johannes is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 226 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Machol & Johannes legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Machol & Johannes?
Complain to Machol & Johannes 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 Machol & Johannes complaints come from?
Most come from Colorado (97), Washington (55), New Mexico (25). 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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