Collection Consultants of California
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-COLLECTION-CONSULT Collection Consultants of California
254 DC complaints · rank #313/656 · 82.2% timely
- DC 254
- RANK #313/656
- TIMELY 82.2%
- RELIEF 1.3%
- DISPUTE 24.2%
- STATES 11
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Financial Data Systems
Volume peers
Photo peer: Financial Data Systems (255)
Collection Consultants of California's 254 debt-collection complaints sit next to Financial Data Systems (255) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Collection Consultants →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Collection Consultants of California
Collection Consultants of California sits at #313 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (52nd percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. The CFPB has logged 254 debt-collection complaints against Collection Consultants of California, 85.5% of the 297 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 11 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in geographically focused territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.
The company's timely response rate is 82.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark, which historically correlates with higher downstream dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 1.3% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 24.2% 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
Two CFPB peer sets for Collection Consultants of California: 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.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (254 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (24.2% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Collection Consultants of California have?
The CFPB extract lists 254 debt-collection complaints against Collection Consultants of California (#313 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Collection Consultants of California respond to CFPB complaints on time?
Collection Consultants of California's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 82.2%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Collection Consultants of California?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Collection Consultants of California's CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Collection Consultants of California's CFPB complaint record?
Collection Consultants of California's profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.
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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.
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