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Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

767
Debt Collection Complaints
74.1%
of All Complaints
99.4%
Timely Response
3.5%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 370
I do not know 302
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 29
Telecommunications debt 28
Medical debt 21
Medical 7
Credit card debt 5
Rental debt 2
Credit card 2
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 413
2.Written notification about debt 173
3.Incorrect information on your report 142
4.False statements or representation 66
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 63
6.Improper use of your report 51
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 32
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 31
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 22
10.Disclosure verification of debt 16

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 997
Closed with non-monetary relief 36
Closed 2
Consumers who disputed the response 20.5%
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
2014 8
2015 13
2016 12
2017 22
2018 42
2019 58
2020 65
2021 92
2022 57
2023 121
2024 188
2025 279
2026 78

Complaints by State (Top 15)

North Carolina 310
Florida 187
South Carolina 124
Ohio 91
Indiana 65
Michigan 49
Georgia 31
Texas 27
California 19
New Jersey 15
Kentucky 14
Pennsylvania 13
New York 12
Virginia 11
Arizona 10

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 153
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 104
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 3
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 2
Credit reporting 2
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 Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch

The CFPB has logged 767 debt-collection complaints against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch, 74.1% of the 1,035 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory 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. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.

99.4% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 3.5% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 20.5% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch have?

Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch has 767 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 74.1% of all complaints against this company.

Does Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch respond to complaints on time?

Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch's CFPB timely-response rate is 99.4%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch provide relief to consumers?

3.5% of resolved complaints against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch's primary debt type is "Other debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch?

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 Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch active?

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch.

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.