Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-ADVANCED-COLLECTIO Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.
325 DC complaints · rank #249/656 · 100% timely
- DC 325
- RANK #249/656
- TIMELY 100%
- RELIEF 0.3%
- DISPUTE 23.9%
- STATES 32
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Consumer Collection Managem…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Consumer Collection Management. Inc (325)
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.'s 325 debt-collection complaints sit next to Consumer Collection Management. Inc (325) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Advanced Collection Bureau,… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.
PlainCredit places Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. at #249 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (62nd percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. has 325 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 82.9% of the 392 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 32 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
The company's timely response rate is 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0.3% 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 23.9% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (325 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (23.9% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. have?
325 debt-collection complaints name Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #249/656.
Does Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. show a 100% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.
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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.
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