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Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

1,204
Debt Collection Complaints
74.8%
of All Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
14.9%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 490
Other debt 267
Private student loan debt 110
Federal student loan debt 87
Federal student loan 74
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 59
Credit card debt 47
Non-federal student loan 33
Medical debt 17
Telecommunications debt 5
Auto debt 4
Payday loan debt 3
Credit card 3
Mortgage debt 2
Medical 1
Rental debt 1
Mortgage 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 432
2.Written notification about debt 250
3.Incorrect information on your report 156
4.False statements or representation 149
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 97
6.Communication tactics 94
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 81
8.Improper use of your report 58
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 51
10.Dealing with my lender or servicer 39

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,368
Closed with non-monetary relief 237
Closed with monetary relief 2
In progress 2
Consumers who disputed the response 7.7%
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
2012 1
2013 22
2014 87
2015 65
2016 67
2017 122
2018 99
2019 78
2020 59
2021 95
2022 86
2023 89
2024 232
2025 394
2026 113

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 366
Texas 163
New York 150
California 147
Georgia 79
Pennsylvania 59
New Jersey 35
South Carolina 34
North Carolina 33
Ohio 31
Michigan 30
Illinois 29
Nevada 28
Alabama 27
Maryland 26

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 188
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 97
Student loan — Federal student loan servicing 63
Student loan — Non-federal student loan 24
Student loan — Private student loan 11
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 5

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 Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe

Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe has 1,204 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 74.8% of the 1,609 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 54 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 99.9%, 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, 14.9% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 7.7% 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 Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe have?

Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe has 1,204 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 74.8% of all complaints against this company.

Does Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe respond to complaints on time?

Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe has a 99.9% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe provide relief to consumers?

14.9% of resolved complaints against Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe primarily collect?

Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe?

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 Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe active?

Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe has received consumer complaints from 54 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.