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BYL Collection Services

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

235
Debt Collection Complaints
81.9%
of All Complaints
99.3%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 56
I do not know 46
Medical 43
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 41
Medical debt 40
Rental debt 5
Credit card 1
Mortgage debt 1
Federal student loan debt 1
Mortgage 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 78
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 44
3.Disclosure verification of debt 35
4.Written notification about debt 34
5.False statements or representation 26
6.Incorrect information on your report 24
7.Incorrect information on credit report 12
8.Communication tactics 10
9.Improper use of your report 8
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 286
Closed 1
Consumers who disputed the response 21.3%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 10
2014 17
2015 13
2016 30
2017 64
2018 36
2019 17
2020 30
2021 24
2022 15
2023 13
2024 8
2025 10

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Delaware 72
California 33
Nevada 32
Texas 19
Arizona 16
Louisiana 16
Florida 13
Pennsylvania 11
New York 10
Georgia 8
North Carolina 6
Maryland 5
Virginia 4
New Jersey 4
Colorado 3

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 37
Credit reporting 12
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 1

Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for BYL Collection Services

BYL Collection Services has 235 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 81.9% of the 287 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 36 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. 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.

The company's timely response rate is 99.3%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0% 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 21.3% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing — larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints — but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests, and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does BYL Collection Services have?

BYL Collection Services has 235 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 81.9% of all complaints against this company.

Does BYL Collection Services respond to complaints on time?

BYL Collection Services has a 99.3% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does BYL Collection Services provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against BYL Collection Services were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does BYL Collection Services primarily collect?

BYL Collection Services primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against BYL Collection Services?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is BYL Collection Services active?

BYL Collection Services has received consumer complaints from 36 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

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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.