Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.
Open-data reference.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Rental debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-FAIR-COLLECTIONS-O Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.
4,363 DC complaints · rank #24/656 · 98.1% timely
- DC 4,363
- RANK #24/656
- TIMELY 98.1%
- RELIEF 0.1%
- DISPUTE 26.1%
- STATES 54
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO ProCollect, Inc.
Photo peer: ProCollect, Inc. (4,377)
Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.'s 4,363 debt-collection complaints sit next to ProCollect, Inc. (4,377) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Fair Collections →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 123 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 169 |
| 2017 | 238 |
| 2018 | 259 |
| 2019 | 156 |
| 2020 | 203 |
| 2021 | 328 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2023 | 496 |
| 2024 | 954 |
| 2025 | 1,666 |
| 2026 | 414 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.
Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. sits at #24 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (96th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 4,363 debt-collection complaints against Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 79% of the 5,525 complaints filed about this entity. The 54 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Rental debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
98.1% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. 0.1% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 26.1% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Fair Collections & Outsourcing, 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 (4,363 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (26.1% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. have?
Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. has 4,363 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #24 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. in this extract is 98.1%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.