Credit World Services, Inc.
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-CREDIT-WORLD-SERVI Credit World Services, Inc.
77 DC complaints · rank #649/656 · 99% timely
- DC 77
- RANK #649/656
- TIMELY 99%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 15.4%
- STATES 18
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Stern Recovery Services, In…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Stern Recovery Services, Inc. (77)
Credit World Services, Inc.'s 77 debt-collection complaints sit next to Stern Recovery Services, Inc. (77) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Credit World Services, Inc. →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Credit World Services, Inc.
PlainCredit places Credit World Services, Inc. at #649 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (1st percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 77 debt-collection complaints against Credit World Services, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 74% of the 104 complaints filed about this entity. The 18 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation 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%, 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. 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. The response was formally disputed in 15.4% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
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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Two CFPB peer sets for Credit World Services, Inc.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (77 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (15.4% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Credit World Services, Inc. have?
The CFPB extract lists 77 debt-collection complaints against Credit World Services, Inc. (#649 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Credit World Services, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
Credit World Services, Inc.'s timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 99%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Credit World Services, Inc.?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Credit World Services, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read Credit World Services, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Credit World Services, Inc.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.
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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.
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