Action Collection Service
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Other Complaint Types
Your Rights with Debt Collectors
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.
- Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
- Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
- Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
- File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint
What the CFPB Record Shows for Action Collection Service
96 debt-collection complaints against Action Collection Service appear in the CFPB record - 90.6% of the 106 complaints filed about this entity. The 21 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Communication tactics," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
The company's timely response rate is 92.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. Of resolved cases, 2.8% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 37.5% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge
Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing, larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints, but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests (see your FDCPA rights above), and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many debt collection complaints does Action Collection Service have?
The CFPB has logged 96 debt-collection complaints against Action Collection Service, 90.6% of all complaints filed against this company.
Does Action Collection Service respond to complaints on time?
92.5% of the CFPB complaints against Action Collection Service get a response within the expected window.
Does Action Collection Service provide relief to consumers?
2.8% of resolved complaints against Action Collection Service were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).
What type of debt does Action Collection Service primarily collect?
Action Collection Service primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.
What rights do I have against Action Collection Service?
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.
In how many states is Action Collection Service active?
Consumers in 21 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Action Collection Service.
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.