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Apelles, LLC

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-APELLES-LLC Apelles, LLC

176 DC complaints · rank #436/656 · 100% timely

  • DC 176
  • RANK #436/656
  • TIMELY 100%
  • RELIEF 1%
  • DISPUTE 17.9%
  • STATES 35
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Security Credit Systems Inc

Photo peer: Security Credit Systems Inc (176)

Security Credit Systems Inc176Oliver Adjustment Co.176Credit Bureau Services Assoc…177Apelles, LLC (this)176
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Apelles, LLC's 176 debt-collection complaints sit next to Security Credit Systems Inc (176) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Apelles, LLC →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 75
Other debt 40
Credit card debt 31
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 16
Telecommunications debt 4
Auto debt 4
Medical debt 2
Mortgage 2
Mortgage debt 1
Credit card 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 68
2.Communication tactics 32
3.Written notification about debt 21
4.False statements or representation 21
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 13
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
7.Incorrect information on your report 7
8.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 5
9.Improper use of your report 3
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 190
Closed with monetary relief 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 17.9%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 10
2015 6
2016 4
2017 11
2018 11
2019 3
2020 7
2021 12
2022 10
2023 10
2024 40
2025 52
2026 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 24
California 23
Florida 23
Texas 17
Illinois 11
Michigan 10
Ohio 7
Maryland 7
Virginia 6
Kentucky 5
New Jersey 5
New York 5
North Carolina 5
Alabama 4
Tennessee 3

What the CFPB Record Shows for Apelles, LLC

According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Apelles, LLC ranks #436 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (34th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. Apelles, LLC has 176 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 91.7% of the 192 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 35 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 100% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 1% 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. In 17.9% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Apelles, LLC: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Apelles, LLC have?

Apelles, LLC has 176 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #436 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Apelles, LLC respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Apelles, LLC in this extract is 100%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Apelles, LLC?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Apelles, LLC.

How should I read Apelles, LLC's CFPB complaint record?

Apelles, LLC's profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.

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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.