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…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Nationwide Recovery Systems, Ltd (509)
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
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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)
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
Two CFPB peer sets for Associated Credit Services, 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 (503 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (33.3% here).
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.
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