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Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-COLLECTION-BUREAU- Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc

236 DC complaints · rank #332/656 · 93.6% timely

  • DC 236
  • RANK #332/656
  • TIMELY 93.6%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 14.3%
  • STATES 25
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Credit Service Internationa…

Photo peer: Credit Service International Corp (235)

Credit Service International…235BYL Collection Services235Atlantic Credit & Finance, I…235Collection Bureau of Fort Wa…236
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc's 236 debt-collection complaints sit next to Credit Service International Corp (235) 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

Medical debt 98
I do not know 70
Other debt 30
Rental debt 18
Medical 14
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 4
Telecommunications debt 1
Credit card debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 93
2.Written notification about debt 60
3.False statements or representation 39
4.Incorrect information on your report 26
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 18
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 10
8.Disclosure verification of debt 7
9.Communication tactics 7
10.Improper use of your report 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 281
Consumers who disputed the response 14.3%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 4
2015 2
2016 5
2017 24
2018 25
2019 17
2020 27
2021 54
2022 32
2023 12
2024 26
2025 45
2026 8

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 106
Alabama 33
Georgia 20
Tennessee 20
Michigan 18
North Carolina 16
Texas 12
Mississippi 12
Kentucky 9
Indiana 6
Arkansas 4
New York 4
Louisiana 3
Washington 2
AE 2

What the CFPB Record Shows for Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc sits at #332 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (50th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 236 debt-collection complaints against Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc appear in the CFPB record - 84% of the 281 complaints filed about this entity. The 25 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical 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 93.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. 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. The response was formally disputed in 14.3% 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

Two CFPB peer sets for Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc have?

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc has 236 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #332 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc in this extract is 93.6%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc.

How should I read Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc. 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.