Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-HERBERT-P-SEARS-CO Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.
362 DC complaints · rank #224/656 · 99.8% timely
- DC 362
- RANK #224/656
- TIMELY 99.8%
- RELIEF 3.3%
- DISPUTE 9%
- STATES 29
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Rozlin Financial Group, Inc.
Volume peers
Photo peer: Rozlin Financial Group, Inc. (362)
Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.'s 362 debt-collection complaints sit next to Rozlin Financial Group, Inc. (362) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 92 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.
Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. sits at #224 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (66th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. has 362 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 79.7% of the 454 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 29 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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 99.8% of forwarded complaints. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. 3.3% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 9% 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 Herbert P. Sears Co., 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 (362 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (9% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. have?
362 debt-collection complaints name Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #224/656.
Does Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. in this extract is 99.8%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.'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.
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