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Collections Acquisition Company, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

197
Debt Collection Complaints
80.4%
of All Complaints
97.6%
Timely Response
4.5%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 94
Other debt 67
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 29
Credit card debt 2
Medical 2
Payday loan debt 1
Telecommunications debt 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 112
2.Incorrect information on your report 30
3.Disclosure verification of debt 19
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 19
5.Written notification about debt 18
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 10
7.Communication tactics 8
8.False statements or representation 7
9.Improper use of your report 6
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 234
Closed with non-monetary relief 10
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 43.5%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 14
2015 6
2016 21
2017 23
2018 12
2019 16
2020 17
2021 16
2022 12
2023 19
2024 37
2025 37
2026 14

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 28
California 24
Florida 21
Georgia 13
South Carolina 12
Arkansas 12
Illinois 11
New York 11
Maryland 10
Kansas 8
Virginia 6
Louisiana 6
Indiana 6
Pennsylvania 6
Alabama 6

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 21
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 21
Credit reporting 1
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan 1
Checking or savings account — Checking account 1
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1

Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Collections Acquisition Company, Inc.

Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. has 197 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 80.4% of the 245 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 41 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 97.6%, 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. Of resolved cases, 4.5% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 43.5% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing — larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints — but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests, and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. have?

Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. has 197 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 80.4% of all complaints against this company.

Does Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. has a 97.6% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

4.5% of resolved complaints against Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. primarily collect?

Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Collections Acquisition Company, Inc.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. active?

Collections Acquisition Company, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 41 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

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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.