2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Associated Credit Services, Inc.

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-ASSOCIATED-CREDIT- Associated Credit Services, Inc.

503 DC complaints · rank #179/656 · 98.4% timely

  • DC 503
  • RANK #179/656
  • TIMELY 98.4%
  • RELIEF 1.2%
  • DISPUTE 33.3%
  • STATES 40
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Nationwide Recovery Systems…

Photo peer: Nationwide Recovery Systems, Ltd (509)

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Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Associated Credit Services, Inc.'s 503 debt-collection complaints sit next to Nationwide Recovery Systems, Ltd (509) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Associated Credit Services,… →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 224
I do not know 181
Credit card debt 35
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 25
Medical debt 20
Medical 6
Auto debt 5
Telecommunications debt 5
Mortgage 1
Mortgage debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 241
2.Written notification about debt 91
3.Communication tactics 45
4.False statements or representation 42
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 35
6.Incorrect information on your report 34
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 19
8.Electronic communications 12
9.Disclosure verification of debt 10
10.Improper use of your report 8

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 565
Closed with non-monetary relief 7
In progress 1
Consumers who disputed the response 33.3%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 8
2015 20
2016 11
2017 20
2018 37
2019 47
2020 58
2021 22
2022 33
2023 64
2024 87
2025 140
2026 23

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 109
Massachusetts 73
Texas 52
California 42
Georgia 41
Florida 35
Pennsylvania 33
Ohio 22
Maryland 21
New Jersey 16
North Carolina 14
Illinois 13
Arizona 13
Virginia 10
Connecticut 9

What the CFPB Record Shows for Associated Credit Services, Inc.

Associated Credit Services, Inc. sits at #179 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (73rd percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Associated Credit Services, Inc. has 503 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 87.8% of the 573 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 40 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

98.4% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 1.2% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 33.3% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Associated Credit Services, Inc. have?

503 debt-collection complaints name Associated Credit Services, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #179/656.

Does Associated Credit Services, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Associated Credit Services, Inc. show a 98.4% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Associated Credit Services, Inc.?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Associated Credit Services, Inc..

How should I read Associated Credit Services, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

Associated Credit Services, Inc.'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.