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Malen & Associates, p.c complaints
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Consumers have filed 110 complaints about Malen & Associates, p.c since 2015, 13 of them in the last 12 months (-55% on the year before). It answered 76.9% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is written notification about debt.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 110
- Last 12 months
- 13
- Answered on time
- 76.9%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- #652 of 1,963
Since March 2015
-55% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Sep 30, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Malen & Associates, p.c complaints by month
The busiest month was November 2025 (6 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are down 55% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Malen & Associates, p.c answered all time
- Closed with non-monetary relief87.3%
- Closed with explanation10191.8%
- In progress10.9%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Malen & Associates, p.c complaints are about
Top Malen & Associates, p.c problems
Inside "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action"
- Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit 12
- Threatened to sue you for very old debt 7
- Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged 5
- Seized or attempted to seize your property 5
- Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt 2
- Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds 1
Where Malen & Associates, p.c complaints come from
Most complaints: New York (104), Pennsylvania (2), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1), California (1).
Malen & Associates, p.c 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 | Malen & Associates, p.cDebt collection | - | 13 | - |
Compare side by side: Malen & Associates, p.c vs Green Square · Malen & Associates, p.c vs EMoneyUSA · Malen & Associates, p.c vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Malen & Associates, p.c vs Credit World Services
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | In progress |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Credit reporting | Identity theft protection or other monitoring servicesProblem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service | Explained |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| May 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| May 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Credit cards | Struggling to pay your billCredit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship | Explained |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemWas not notified of investigation status or results | Explained |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Credit cards | Problem with a purchase shown on your statementCard was charged for something you did not purchase with the card | Explained |
Questions about Malen & Associates, p.c
How many complaints does Malen & Associates, p.c have?
Malen & Associates, p.c has 110 complaints on record since March 2015, including 13 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 1,303 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Malen & Associates, p.c respond to complaints?
Yes. Malen & Associates, p.c answered 76.9% 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 Malen & Associates, p.c?
The most common problems are written notification about debt (19), attempts to collect debt not owed (13), incorrect information on your report (3).
Is Malen & Associates, p.c legit?
Malen & Associates, p.c is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 110 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Malen & Associates, p.c legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Malen & Associates, p.c going up or down?
Down. There were 13 complaints in the last 12 months against 29 in the 12 before (-55%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Malen & Associates, p.c?
Complain to Malen & Associates, p.c 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 Malen & Associates, p.c complaints come from?
Most come from New York (104), Pennsylvania (2), Tennessee (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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