2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc.

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

263
Debt Collection Complaints
95.3%
of All Complaints
98.2%
Timely Response
87%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 65
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 64
Medical 46
Other debt 34
I do not know 33
Credit card 11
Credit card debt 9
Payday loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 77
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 75
3.Written notification about debt 30
4.Disclosure verification of debt 28
5.Communication tactics 22
6.False statements or representation 18
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
8.Incorrect information on your report 7
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 4
10.Improper use of your report 2

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 238
Closed with explanation 34
Closed 2
Closed with monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 7.5%
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 16
2014 42
2015 34
2016 30
2017 32
2018 37
2019 53
2020 32

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 39
California 25
Ohio 24
Michigan 21
Texas 17
Pennsylvania 16
Maryland 13
New York 10
Georgia 10
Virginia 9
New Jersey 8
Tennessee 8
Arizona 7
Illinois 6
Missouri 5

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 11
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan 1
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 Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 263 debt-collection complaints against Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc., 95.3% of the 276 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 40 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 98.2% of forwarded complaints. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. 87% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a relatively high ratio for the debt-collection segment. In 7.5% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 263 debt-collection complaints against Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc., 95.3% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. has a 98.2% timely response rate. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

87% of resolved complaints against Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary). This is a relatively high relief rate.

What type of debt does Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. primarily collect?

Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Credit Bureau Collection Services, 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 Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc. active?

Consumers in 40 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Credit Bureau Collection Services, Inc..

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.