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Federal Adjustment Bureau, Inc.

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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…

Photo peer: RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. (166)

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Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

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

Rental debt 61
Other debt 44
I do not know 33
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Credit card debt 8
Telecommunications debt 1
Mortgage 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 70
2.Incorrect information on your report 42
3.Written notification about debt 36
4.Improper use of your report 23
5.False statements or representation 21
6.Disclosure verification of debt 14
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 9
8.Communication tactics 6
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 240
Closed 1
In progress 1
Consumers who disputed the response 16%

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)

Ohio 195
Florida 12
Georgia 6
Louisiana 5
Michigan 3
North Carolina 3
West Virginia 3
Kentucky 2
Oklahoma 2
Nebraska 1
California 1
Oregon 1
Massachusetts 1
Tennessee 1
New York 1

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

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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.

Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint data

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.