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Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-BERLIN-WHEELER-INC Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)

320 DC complaints · rank #253/656 · 99.8% timely

  • DC 320
  • RANK #253/656
  • TIMELY 99.8%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 3.6%
  • STATES 34
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Coast Professional, Inc.

Volume peers

Photo peer: Coast Professional, Inc. (320)

Coast Professional, Inc.320Global Credit & Collection C…320Clark County Collection Serv…322Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas…320
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)'s 320 debt-collection complaints sit next to Coast Professional, Inc. (320) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 124
I do not know 75
Telecommunications debt 61
Medical debt 30
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Credit card debt 6
Medical 4
Rental debt 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 174
2.Written notification about debt 56
3.Incorrect information on your report 47
4.Improper use of your report 29
5.False statements or representation 27
6.Communication tactics 20
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 19
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 15
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 15
10.Disclosure verification of debt 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 423
Consumers who disputed the response 3.6%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 3
2015 5
2016 11
2017 12
2018 25
2019 21
2020 28
2021 38
2022 59
2023 100
2024 104
2025 14
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Arizona 51
Louisiana 44
Nevada 42
California 41
Kansas 37
Virginia 33
Texas 31
Florida 28
Oklahoma 18
Arkansas 14
Georgia 11
Missouri 10
Rhode Island 7
Ohio 6
New York 6

What the CFPB Record Shows for Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)

PlainCredit places Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas) at #253 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (62nd percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 320 debt-collection complaints against Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas), 75.7% of the 423 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 34 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory 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. 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 99.8% of forwarded complaints. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 3.6% 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 Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas): 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 (320 here).

Coast Professional, Inc. 320 Global Credit & Collection Corporation 320 Clark County Collection Service 322 Alliant Capital Management LLC 317

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (3.6% here).

The Law Offices of Mitchell D. Bluhm & Associates 3.9% American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch 3.2% USI Solutions Inc. 4.2% Credit International Corporation 4.3%

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas) have?

320 debt-collection complaints name Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas) in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #253/656.

Does Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas) respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas) in this extract is 99.8%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas).

How should I read Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)'s CFPB complaint record?

Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)'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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