Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc.
Open-data reference.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Rental debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-FEDERAL-ADJUSTMENT Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc.
166 DC complaints · rank #454/656 · 89.7% timely
- DC 166
- RANK #454/656
- TIMELY 89.7%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 16%
- STATES 18
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO RMS-Recovery Management Ser…
Volume peers
Photo peer: RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. (166)
Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc.'s 166 debt-collection complaints sit next to RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. (166) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Federal Adjustment Bureau,… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc.
Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc. sits at #454 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (31st percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 166 debt-collection complaints against Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 68.6% of the 242 complaints filed about this entity. The 18 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Rental 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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 89.7% of forwarded complaints. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark, which historically correlates with higher downstream dispute rates. Of resolved cases, 0% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 16% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.
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 Federal Adjustment Bureau, 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 (166 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (16% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc. have?
The CFPB extract lists 166 debt-collection complaints against Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc. (#454 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc. show a 89.7% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc.?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc..
How should I read Federal Adjustment Bureau, 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.