Credit Counsel, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Other Complaint Types
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 Counsel, Inc.
Credit Counsel, Inc. has 99 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 88.4% of the 112 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 21 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical debt" as the debt type behind their complaint 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 95.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 0% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 0% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.
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 Counsel, Inc. have?
99 debt-collection complaints against Credit Counsel, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 88.4% of the company's total complaint volume.
Does Credit Counsel, Inc. respond to complaints on time?
95.5% of the CFPB complaints against Credit Counsel, Inc. get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.
Does Credit Counsel, Inc. provide relief to consumers?
0% of resolved complaints against Credit Counsel, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).
What type of debt does Credit Counsel, Inc. primarily collect?
Based on CFPB complaint records, Credit Counsel, Inc.'s primary debt type is "Medical debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.
What rights do I have against Credit Counsel, 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 Counsel, Inc. active?
Consumers in 21 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Credit Counsel, 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.