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Congress Collection Corp

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-CONGRESS-COLLECTIO Congress Collection Corp

174 DC complaints · rank #441/656 · 95.9% timely

  • DC 174
  • RANK #441/656
  • TIMELY 95.9%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 20%
  • STATES 17
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Solomon and Solomon, P.C.

Photo peer: Solomon and Solomon, P.C. (175)

Solomon and Solomon, P.C.175Hayt Hayt & Landau, P.L. (FL)175The Moore Law Group173Congress Collection Corp (th…174
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Congress Collection Corp's 174 debt-collection complaints sit next to Solomon and Solomon, P.C. (175) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Congress Collection Corp →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 93
I do not know 38
Other debt 20
Rental debt 5
Credit card debt 5
Medical 4
Private student loan debt 3
Auto debt 2
Federal student loan 1
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1
Credit card 1
Federal student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 81
2.Written notification about debt 47
3.Incorrect information on your report 17
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 16
5.Communication tactics 12
6.False statements or representation 11
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 10
8.Improper use of your report 8
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 219
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 20%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 4
2015 2
2016 3
2017 3
2018 20
2019 15
2020 27
2021 53
2022 41
2023 16
2024 35
2025 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 188
Illinois 6
Ohio 4
Texas 4
California 3
Georgia 2
Florida 2
Arizona 2
Arkansas 1
Alabama 1
Iowa 1
Wyoming 1
Wisconsin 1
Hawaii 1
Pennsylvania 1

What the CFPB Record Shows for Congress Collection Corp

Congress Collection Corp sits at #441 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (33rd percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Congress Collection Corp has 174 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 79.1% of the 220 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 17 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Medical debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. "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 95.9%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. 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. In 20% 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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Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Congress Collection Corp have?

Congress Collection Corp has 174 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #441 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Congress Collection Corp respond to CFPB complaints on time?

Congress Collection Corp's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 95.9%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Congress Collection Corp?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Congress Collection Corp is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Congress Collection Corp's CFPB complaint record?

Congress Collection Corp'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.