2026 data Public-data reference. official source

First Federal Credit Control, Inc.

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

917
Debt Collection Complaints
83.4%
of All Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 548
I do not know 179
Medical 110
Other debt 48
Credit card debt 17
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 14
Non-federal student loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 344
2.Written notification about debt 267
3.Incorrect information on your report 95
4.False statements or representation 87
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 81
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 63
7.Disclosure verification of debt 36
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 34
9.Improper use of your report 30
10.Communication tactics 25

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,099
Consumers who disputed the response 19.7%
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 5
2014 39
2015 29
2016 47
2017 83
2018 105
2019 98
2020 110
2021 160
2022 118
2023 68
2024 69
2025 126
2026 42

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 589
Ohio 255
Pennsylvania 41
Michigan 27
Georgia 21
Maryland 19
Texas 18
New Jersey 17
North Carolina 14
Alabama 13
Virginia 11
California 11
New York 9
Tennessee 8
Arizona 5

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 126
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 49
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 1
Credit reporting 1
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan 1
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 Federal Credit Control, Inc.

First Federal Credit Control, Inc. has 917 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 83.4% of the 1,099 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 36 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Medical debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

The company's timely response rate is 99.9%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 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. The response was formally disputed in 19.7% 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 Federal Credit Control, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 917 debt-collection complaints against First Federal Credit Control, Inc., 83.4% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does First Federal Credit Control, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

99.9% of the CFPB complaints against First Federal Credit Control, Inc. get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does First Federal Credit Control, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

First Federal Credit Control, Inc. closed 0% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does First Federal Credit Control, Inc. primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, First Federal Credit Control, Inc.'s primary debt type is "Medical debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against First Federal Credit Control, 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 Federal Credit Control, Inc. active?

First Federal Credit Control, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 36 states and territories, based on CFPB 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.