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Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Telecommunications debt

2,449
Debt Collection Complaints
77.7%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 907
Telecommunications debt 620
Other debt 511
Medical debt 226
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 111
Credit card debt 39
Medical 22
Auto debt 3
Payday loan debt 3
Rental debt 3
Credit card 3
Private student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,224
2.Written notification about debt 481
3.Incorrect information on your report 362
4.False statements or representation 275
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 232
6.Improper use of your report 176
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 97
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 90
9.Communication tactics 64
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 51

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 3,150
Consumers who disputed the response 22.4%
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 2
2014 57
2015 37
2016 46
2017 68
2018 61
2019 56
2020 91
2021 176
2022 198
2023 311
2024 586
2025 1,106
2026 355

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 503
Georgia 430
Texas 269
Illinois 227
Connecticut 220
Michigan 218
Alabama 198
New York 154
California 144
Virginia 97
South Carolina 79
Tennessee 60
Pennsylvania 57
New Jersey 56
Indiana 49

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 480
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 205
Credit reporting 5
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 3
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service 2
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 Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc.

2,449 debt-collection complaints against Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 77.7% of the 3,150 complaints filed about this entity. The 50 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Telecommunications 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.

100% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 22.4% 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 Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. have?

2,449 debt-collection complaints against Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 77.7% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. closed 0% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. primarily collect?

Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. primarily collects "Telecommunications debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, 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 Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. active?

Consumers in 50 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, 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.