Caine & Weiner contacts consumers about debts they may not recognize, often before sending any written validation notice. According to BBB records, the agency has accumulated hundreds of complaints. Consumers have allegedly reported credit entries appearing before any written notice arrived.
Key Takeaways
- Caine & Weiner Company, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based debt collector founded in 1930. It operates five U.S. call centers and collects debts in over 90 countries through a partnership with Global Credit Solutions.
- Federal class action lawsuits allege the agency sent letters discouraging dispute rights (Garcia v. Caine & Weiner, 2018) and failed to clearly identify original creditors (Graham v. Caine & Weiner, 2017).
- Consumers have alleged on the BBB that Caine & Weiner reported debts to credit bureaus before sending validation notices and continued collection after receiving disputes.
- The FDCPA and FCRA protect consumers against improper credit reporting, failure to validate debts, and deceptive collection letters.
- FDCPA violations can entitle consumers to up to $1,000 in statutory damages. TCPA violations can yield $500 to $1,500 per illegal call.
- The Wood Firm PLLC takes FDCPA cases on contingency. If Caine & Weiner violated federal law, they pay our fees.
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Who Is Caine & Weiner Company?
Caine & Weiner Company, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based debt collection agency. Sidney Caine and Charles Weiner founded it in 1930. CEO Matt Logan leads the organization today.
The company maintains five full-service U.S. call centers. It serves creditors in over 90 countries through Global Credit Solutions. The agency collects commercial and consumer debts across healthcare, finance, insurance, and telecommunications.
The agency runs two distinct collection models. Under first-party arrangements, Caine & Weiner contacts consumers as an extension of the original creditor’s billing department. Under third-party arrangements, the agency purchases charged-off debts and collects in its own name.
In our practice, we pull the original creditor agreement on every Caine & Weiner file. First-party arrangements carry different FDCPA disclosure requirements. That distinction is often the first place this agency cuts corners.
- Also Known As: Caine & Weiner Medical (healthcare division, formerly Collections Consultants of California); C&W
- Address: 5805 Sepulveda Blvd, Floor 4, Van Nuys, CA 91411
- Phone: 818-226-6000 | (818) 226-6000 | +1-818-226-6000 | 8182266000
- Additional Numbers: (818) 256-4266 | (818) 251-1717
- Website: caine-weiner.com
- BBB Profile: Caine & Weiner BBB listing
- Industry memberships: Founding member of the CCAA; certified by the CLLA and the IACC
Action Collection Agency Debt Harassment
Phone Numbers Caine & Weiner Uses
People who receive an unrecognized call often search the number online. The numbers below appear in Caine & Weiner consumer complaints and BBB filings.
Primary reported number:
- 818-226-6000
- (818) 226-6000
- +1-818-226-6000
- 8182266000
Additional numbers reported by consumers:
- 818-256-4266 | (818) 256-4266 | +1-818-256-4266 | 8182564266
- 818-251-1717 | (818) 251-1717 | +1-818-251-1717 | 8182511717
- 888-501-7747 (referenced in BBB complaint correspondence)
If one of these numbers appears on your caller ID, the call likely comes from Caine & Weiner. Note the exact time and date of any call. Consumer complaints document these numbers in connection with accounts consumers did not recognize.
Why Is Caine & Weiner Calling You
Caine & Weiner is calling you because a creditor assigned or sold your account to them for collection. The account may involve healthcare, auto, telecommunications, or financial services. If you do not recognize the debt, that does not mean it is fraudulent.
Consumers have reported on the BBB that Caine & Weiner contacted them about already-resolved debts. Accounts paid with the original creditor sometimes transfer to a collector before the creditor updates its records. If that happened, request written validation before taking any action.
Has Caine & Weiner Been Sued?
Yes. Caine & Weiner has faced multiple federal lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The cases below appear in verifiable federal court records and legal news sources.
- Garcia v. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc., No. 1:18-cv-02776 (N.D. Ill.): class action alleging collection notices threatened to label consumer disputes “frivolous” unless consumers provided supporting details, which plaintiffs alleged violated 15 U.S.C. § 1692g.
- Graham v. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc., No. 2:17-cv-02295 (E.D.N.Y.): class action alleging letters identified the creditor only as “Re: ANTHEM” without clarifying whether Anthem was the original creditor.
- Spitz v. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-07853 (E.D.N.Y.): individual federal FDCPA complaint filed in 2023.
- Curtis v. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc., No. 4:15-cv-01721 (E.D. Mo.): filed in the Eastern District of Missouri.
- Landry v. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc., No. 12-cv-02060 (E.D. La.): filed in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
When we open a Caine & Weiner file, we request every collection letter the agency sent. The Garcia and Graham cases show this agency’s notice language has repeatedly failed FDCPA standards. A letter that chills your right to dispute may form the basis of a federal claim.
What Is Caine & Weiner Reporting on Your Credit
Caine & Weiner can report unpaid accounts to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. That reporting must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Consumers have alleged on the BBB that the agency placed entries on credit reports before sending validation notices.
One 2026 BBB reviewer alleges Caine & Weiner reported a collection on a previously disputed debt. The agency reportedly refused to accept documentation of the outcome.
If Caine & Weiner reported a debt before sending a validation notice, that sequence may violate the FDCPA. It may also violate the FCRA. The credit entry itself may be the basis of a federal claim.
Is Caine & Weiner a Scam
Caine & Weiner is a real, licensed debt collection agency, not a scam. Licensed does not mean every tactic is legal. Consumers have alleged in BBB complaints that the agency sent letters about debts they did not owe.
They also allegedly reported negative entries to credit bureaus without prior notice. One 2026 BBB complaint alleges the agency stated it lacked proof and would not provide documentation.
Scams using Caine & Weiner’s name to pressure consumers into paying fake debts do circulate. If a caller demands wire payment or gift cards, treat the call with caution. Refusing to send anything in writing is another red flag. In our practice, we verify every outbound number a collector used against Caine & Weiner’s documented lines. Spoofed local numbers are a common tactic scammers use to impersonate legitimate agencies.
Is Caine & Weiner Banned by the FTC?
No. The FTC has not banned Caine & Weiner or taken a formal enforcement action against the agency. The company operates as a licensed, active business under federal and state law.
Private FDCPA class actions, including Garcia and Graham, document specific practices that federal courts reviewed for compliance. The CFPB accepts individual complaints against Caine & Weiner at consumerfinance.gov/complaint/.
How The Wood Firm PLLC Helps Stop Caine & Weiner Debt Harassment
The Wood Firm PLLC opens every Caine & Weiner file by pulling the complete collection letter history. We also pull original creditor records and credit bureau data. We examine whether the agency’s notice language chilled the consumer’s right to dispute.
We check whether the creditor’s identity appeared clearly in every letter. We check whether any credit entry preceded the required validation notice. The Garcia and Graham cases confirm these are patterns this agency repeats, not isolated errors.
The Wood Firm PLLC has never represented a creditor or collector, only consumers. If Caine & Weiner violated federal law, they pay our fees. After you call, we review your letters, call logs, and credit report entries.
If we identify a federal claim, we send a formal legal demand. You pay nothing to start. Reach us at +1-844-638-1122 to discuss your situation.
If Caine & Weiner discouraged you from disputing, or reported a debt before written notice arrived, visit our contact page or call +1-844-638-1122. They pay our fees if they violated federal law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Is Caine & Weiner Calling You About a Debt You Don’t Recognize
Caine & Weiner may have received an account from a creditor you had a prior relationship with. Another person may have opened an account in your name. Request written validation before paying anything.
Is Caine & Weiner Legit
Yes, Caine & Weiner is a real and licensed collection agency founded in 1930. Legitimate does not mean every practice complies with federal law. Multiple federal lawsuits and hundreds of BBB complaints allege specific FDCPA violations by the agency.
What Does Caine & Weiner Collect For
Caine & Weiner collects consumer and commercial debts across healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, auto, and financial services. The agency serves Fortune 500 clients. It operates as both a first-party outsourcer and a third-party debt buyer.
Can Caine & Weiner Report to My Credit Without Notice
No. The FDCPA requires a validation notice within five days of first contact. The FCRA requires accurate reporting. Consumers have alleged Caine & Weiner placed credit entries before sending that notice, which may violate both statutes.
What Was the Caine & Weiner Lawsuit About
The most prominent cases involve Garcia v. Caine & Weiner (2018), alleging the agency illegally discouraged consumers from disputing debts, and Graham v. Caine & Weiner (2017), alleging letters failed to clearly identify the original creditor. Both were proposed class actions in federal court.
Can Caine & Weiner Sue Me
Yes, if the debt falls within your state’s statute of limitations and the agency holds proper documentation. Many lawsuit threats are pressure tactics. Consult an attorney before responding to any legal threat.
Does Caine & Weiner Do Pay for Delete
Some consumers report negotiating pay-for-delete agreements, but the agency does not advertise this as standard practice. Any agreement to remove a credit entry must appear in writing before you pay. Verbal promises do not bind the agency.
What Should I Do If Caine & Weiner Calls My Family
Caine & Weiner may contact third parties only to locate you, not to discuss the debt. A single call disclosing debt details to a family member may violate the FDCPA. Document the call with the date, time, and what was said, then contact a consumer attorney.
Your Next Step If Caine & Weiner Has Contacted You
If Caine & Weiner has called, sent a letter, or placed a credit entry, request written validation before paying. Federal law gives you the right to that documentation.
If the agency cannot produce it, or if it reported the debt before sending notice, that may support a federal claim.
Call +1-844-638-1122 for a free case review. The Wood Firm PLLC takes these cases on contingency. If Caine & Weiner violated federal law, they pay our fees, not you.
Jeff Wood represents consumers exclusively, never creditors or collectors. He holds federal court admissions across 9 districts, including all courts of AR, CO, NM, and TX. He practices from Little Rock, AR.
