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Collection Bureau of America Ltd.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-COLLECTION-BUREAU- Collection Bureau of America Ltd.

747 DC complaints · rank #131/656 · 80.4% timely

  • DC 747
  • RANK #131/656
  • TIMELY 80.4%
  • RELIEF 2.2%
  • DISPUTE 23.9%
  • STATES 44
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Southwest Recovery Services…

Photo peer: Southwest Recovery Services, Inc. (748)

Southwest Recovery Services,…748Allied Collection Services, …752National Enterprise Systems,…739Collection Bureau of America…747
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Collection Bureau of America Ltd.'s 747 debt-collection complaints sit next to Southwest Recovery Services, Inc. (748) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Collection Bureau →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 274
I do not know 268
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 133
Medical debt 20
Credit card debt 19
Rental debt 12
Medical 11
Telecommunications debt 5
Credit card 4
Payday loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 298
2.Written notification about debt 128
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 101
4.False statements or representation 76
5.Incorrect information on your report 67
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 45
7.Communication tactics 44
8.Disclosure verification of debt 41
9.Improper use of your report 17
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 17

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 783
Closed 55
Closed with non-monetary relief 18
In progress 3
Closed with monetary relief 1
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 23.9%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 17
2014 55
2015 43
2016 51
2017 84
2018 56
2019 60
2020 69
2021 71
2022 51
2023 55
2024 63
2025 143
2026 43

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 372
Texas 74
Florida 48
Georgia 41
Arizona 37
New York 28
Washington 17
Nevada 17
Illinois 16
Tennessee 15
North Carolina 14
Maryland 14
Pennsylvania 14
Ohio 12
South Carolina 11

What the CFPB Record Shows for Collection Bureau of America Ltd.

Collection Bureau of America Ltd. sits at #131 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (80th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Collection Bureau of America Ltd. has 747 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 86.8% of the 861 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 44 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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 80.4%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. 2.2% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 23.9% 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Collection Bureau of America Ltd. have?

747 debt-collection complaints name Collection Bureau of America Ltd. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #131/656.

Does Collection Bureau of America Ltd. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Collection Bureau of America Ltd. show a 80.4% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Collection Bureau of America Ltd.?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Collection Bureau of America Ltd. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Collection Bureau of America Ltd.'s CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Collection Bureau of America Ltd.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.

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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.