Harvard Collections, LLC
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-HARVARD-COLLECTION Harvard Collections, LLC
628 DC complaints · rank #144/656 · 89.1% timely
- DC 628
- RANK #144/656
- TIMELY 89.1%
- RELIEF 1.5%
- DISPUTE 20.3%
- STATES 41
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO AMCOL Systems, Inc.
Volume peers
Photo peer: AMCOL Systems, Inc. (628)
Harvard Collections, LLC's 628 debt-collection complaints sit next to AMCOL Systems, Inc. (628) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Harvard Collections, LLC →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 66 |
| 2025 | 90 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Harvard Collections, LLC
Harvard Collections, LLC sits at #144 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (78th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Harvard Collections, LLC has 628 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 85.3% of the 736 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 41 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Other 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 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.
89.1% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. 1.5% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 20.3% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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 Harvard Collections, LLC: 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 (628 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (20.3% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Harvard Collections, LLC have?
Harvard Collections, LLC has 628 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #144 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Harvard Collections, LLC respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Harvard Collections, LLC in this extract is 89.1%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Harvard Collections, LLC?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Harvard Collections, LLC's CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Harvard Collections, LLC's CFPB complaint record?
Harvard Collections, LLC's profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.
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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.
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