2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Cedars Business Services, LLC

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

779
Debt Collection Complaints
86.3%
of All Complaints
96%
Timely Response
0.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 307
Other debt 281
Medical debt 51
Credit card debt 37
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 34
Rental debt 27
Private student loan debt 17
Federal student loan debt 7
Auto debt 5
Non-federal student loan 4
Medical 3
Telecommunications debt 3
Credit card 1
Federal student loan 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 398
2.Written notification about debt 107
3.False statements or representation 104
4.Incorrect information on your report 71
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 61
6.Communication tactics 45
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 30
8.Improper use of your report 22
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 12
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 11

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 878
In progress 18
Closed 6
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 26.8%
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 14
2015 20
2016 18
2017 13
2018 36
2019 49
2020 63
2021 53
2022 57
2023 100
2024 149
2025 252
2026 79

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 188
Florida 96
Texas 79
Georgia 53
New York 48
Virginia 36
Pennsylvania 31
North Carolina 29
Maryland 28
New Jersey 24
Illinois 23
Ohio 21
Arizona 21
Washington 19
Michigan 17

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 78
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 31
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 4
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 3
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 2
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 2
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 Cedars Business Services, LLC

The CFPB has logged 779 debt-collection complaints against Cedars Business Services, LLC, 86.3% of the 903 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 46 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide 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 specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

The company's timely response rate is 96%, 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. 0.1% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 26.8% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Cedars Business Services, LLC have?

Cedars Business Services, LLC has 779 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 86.3% of all complaints against this company.

Does Cedars Business Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

96% of the CFPB complaints against Cedars Business Services, LLC get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does Cedars Business Services, LLC provide relief to consumers?

0.1% of resolved complaints against Cedars Business Services, LLC were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Cedars Business Services, LLC primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type Cedars Business Services, LLC is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Cedars Business Services, LLC?

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 Cedars Business Services, LLC active?

Cedars Business Services, LLC has received consumer complaints from 46 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.

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.