First Advantage LNS Inc.
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 106 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Other Complaint Types
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 First Advantage LNS Inc.
489 debt-collection complaints against First Advantage LNS Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 77.4% of the 632 complaints filed about this entity. The 34 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other 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.
The company's timely response rate is 72.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is far under the 95% benchmark, a material red flag since late or missing responses are strongly linked to CFPB supervisory action against collectors. Among resolved cases, 63.1% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a relatively high rate for this segment. The response was formally disputed in 22.6% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
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 First Advantage LNS Inc. have?
First Advantage LNS Inc. has 489 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 77.4% of all complaints against this company.
Does First Advantage LNS Inc. respond to complaints on time?
72.6% of the CFPB complaints against First Advantage LNS Inc. get a response within the expected window. This is below the typical industry benchmark.
Does First Advantage LNS Inc. provide relief to consumers?
First Advantage LNS Inc. closed 63.1% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary. This is a relatively high relief rate.
What type of debt does First Advantage LNS Inc. primarily collect?
First Advantage LNS Inc. primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.
What rights do I have against First Advantage LNS 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 First Advantage LNS Inc. active?
CFPB data shows consumer complaints against First Advantage LNS Inc. from 34 states and territories.
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.