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
Volume peers
Photo peer: Security Credit Systems Inc (176)
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
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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)
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.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (176 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (17.9% here).
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.
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