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Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-FRANKLIN-COLLECTIO Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

1,440 DC complaints · rank #83/656 · 99.9% timely

  • DC 1,440
  • RANK #83/656
  • TIMELY 99.9%
  • RELIEF 0.1%
  • DISPUTE 25%
  • STATES 44
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Monterey Financial Services…

Photo peer: Monterey Financial Services LLC (1,450)

Monterey Financial Services …1,450TekCollect Inc.1,451United Collection Bureau, In…1,491Franklin Collection Service,…1,440
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Franklin Collection Service, Inc.'s 1,440 debt-collection complaints sit next to Monterey Financial Services LLC (1,450) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Franklin Collection Service… →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 559
I do not know 304
Medical debt 254
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 199
Medical 83
Credit card debt 33
Telecommunications debt 4
Credit card 1
Federal student loan debt 1
Auto 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 619
2.Written notification about debt 270
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 189
4.Incorrect information on your report 129
5.False statements or representation 103
6.Communication tactics 86
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 76
8.Disclosure verification of debt 63
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 48
10.Improper use of your report 24

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,657
Closed 3
Closed with monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 25%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 27
2014 84
2015 66
2016 109
2017 141
2018 158
2019 151
2020 217
2021 281
2022 177
2023 108
2024 45
2025 75
2026 23

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Alabama 264
Texas 206
California 160
Mississippi 152
Florida 137
Georgia 132
Louisiana 80
Tennessee 59
Illinois 50
Michigan 49
North Carolina 42
Ohio 42
South Carolina 28
Pennsylvania 22
Missouri 19

What the CFPB Record Shows for Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Franklin Collection Service, Inc. ranks #83 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (88th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. Franklin Collection Service, Inc. has 1,440 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 86.6% of the 1,662 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 44 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report 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.

99.9% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0.1% 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 25% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

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 Franklin Collection Service, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Franklin Collection Service, Inc. have?

1,440 debt-collection complaints name Franklin Collection Service, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #83/656.

Does Franklin Collection Service, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Franklin Collection Service, Inc. in this extract is 99.9%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Franklin Collection Service, Inc.?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Franklin Collection Service, Inc..

How should I read Franklin Collection Service, 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.