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Continental Credit Control

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

155
Debt Collection Complaints
91.2%
of All Complaints
98.8%
Timely Response
4.7%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 94
Medical 36
I do not know 14
Other debt 9
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 55
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 25
3.Written notification about debt 22
4.False statements or representation 21
5.Disclosure verification of debt 11
6.Communication tactics 11
7.Incorrect information on your report 10
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 6
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 162
Closed with non-monetary relief 8
Consumers who disputed the response 32.5%
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 7
2015 11
2016 15
2017 14
2018 32
2019 8
2020 16
2021 24
2022 9
2023 7
2024 11
2025 12
2026 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 153
Texas 3
Florida 2
Minnesota 2
Oklahoma 2
Tennessee 1
Alaska 1
Massachusetts 1
Illinois 1
Arkansas 1
Nevada 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 14
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 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 Continental Credit Control

Continental Credit Control has 155 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 91.2% of the 170 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 11 states and territories, making this a geographically focused collection operation as measured 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 98.8%, 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, 4.7% 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 32.5% 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 Continental Credit Control have?

Continental Credit Control has 155 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 91.2% of all complaints against this company.

Does Continental Credit Control respond to complaints on time?

Continental Credit Control has a 98.8% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Continental Credit Control provide relief to consumers?

4.7% of resolved complaints against Continental Credit Control were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Continental Credit Control primarily collect?

Continental Credit Control primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Continental Credit Control?

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 Continental Credit Control active?

Continental Credit Control has received consumer complaints from 11 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.