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…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Monterey Financial Services LLC (1,450)
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
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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)
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.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (1,440 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (25% here).
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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.