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

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-CEDARS-BUSINESS-SE Cedars Business Services, LLC

779 DC complaints · rank #123/656 · 96% timely

  • DC 779
  • RANK #123/656
  • TIMELY 96%
  • RELIEF 0.1%
  • DISPUTE 26.8%
  • STATES 46
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO JH Portfolio Debt Equities,…

Photo peer: JH Portfolio Debt Equities, LLC (776)

JH Portfolio Debt Equities, …776Helvey & Associates, Inc., W…767McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, I…767Cedars Business Services, LL…779
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Cedars Business Services, LLC's 779 debt-collection complaints sit next to JH Portfolio Debt Equities, LLC (776) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Cedars Business Services, L… →

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%

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

What the CFPB Record Shows for Cedars Business Services, LLC

PlainCredit places Cedars Business Services, LLC at #123 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (81st percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 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.

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 Cedars Business Services, LLC have?

Cedars Business Services, LLC has 779 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #123 of 656 collectors by that volume.

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

CFPB complaints against Cedars Business Services, LLC show a 96% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Cedars Business Services, LLC?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Cedars Business Services, LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Cedars Business Services, LLC's CFPB complaint record?

Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.

Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint 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.