Collection Services of Athens, Inc.
A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-COLLECTION-SERVICE Collection Services of Athens, Inc.
158 DC complaints · rank #468/656 · 80.3% timely
- DC 158
- RANK #468/656
- TIMELY 80.3%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 27.9%
- STATES 15
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Rjm Acquisition LLC
Volume peers
Photo peer: Rjm Acquisition LLC (159)
Collection Services of Athens, Inc.'s 158 debt-collection complaints sit next to Rjm Acquisition LLC (159) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Collection Services →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Collection Services of Athens, Inc.
According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Collection Services of Athens, Inc. ranks #468 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (29th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. 158 debt-collection complaints against Collection Services of Athens, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 86.3% of the 183 complaints filed about this entity. The 15 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical debt" as the debt type behind their complaint 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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 80.3% of forwarded complaints. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 27.9% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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 Services of Athens, 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.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (158 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (27.9% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Collection Services of Athens, Inc. have?
158 debt-collection complaints name Collection Services of Athens, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #468/656.
Does Collection Services of Athens, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
Collection Services of Athens, Inc.'s timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 80.3%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Collection Services of Athens, Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Collection Services of Athens, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Collection Services of Athens, Inc.'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.
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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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