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Hollis Cobb Associates

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-HOLLIS-COBB-ASSOCI Hollis Cobb Associates

218 DC complaints · rank #347/656 · 95.5% timely

  • DC 218
  • RANK #347/656
  • TIMELY 95.5%
  • RELIEF 14.4%
  • DISPUTE 21.1%
  • STATES 26
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Meade & Associates, Inc.

Photo peer: Meade & Associates, Inc. (219)

Meade & Associates, Inc.219Marauder Corporation217RSI Enterprises, Inc.217Hollis Cobb Associates (this)218
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Hollis Cobb Associates's 218 debt-collection complaints sit next to Meade & Associates, Inc. (219) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Hollis Cobb Associates →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 134
Medical 45
I do not know 28
Other debt 5
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Credit card 2
Credit card debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 59
2.Communication tactics 44
3.Written notification about debt 35
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 26
5.False statements or representation 20
6.Disclosure verification of debt 9
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
8.Electronic communications 6
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 6
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 189
Closed with non-monetary relief 27
Closed with monetary relief 5
Closed 1
Consumers who disputed the response 21.1%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 2
2014 18
2015 15
2016 16
2017 11
2018 13
2019 13
2020 10
2021 8
2022 14
2023 23
2024 22
2025 52
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 136
Massachusetts 14
Florida 11
Alabama 8
Mississippi 7
New Hampshire 6
Virginia 4
North Carolina 4
West Virginia 4
California 3
Washington 2
Oklahoma 2
Tennessee 2
Maine 2
Ohio 2

What the CFPB Record Shows for Hollis Cobb Associates

PlainCredit places Hollis Cobb Associates at #347 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (47th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 218 debt-collection complaints against Hollis Cobb Associates appear in the CFPB record - 98.2% of the 222 complaints filed about this entity. The 26 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation 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. "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.

The company's timely response rate is 95.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 14.4% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. The response was formally disputed in 21.1% 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 Hollis Cobb Associates: 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Hollis Cobb Associates have?

The CFPB extract lists 218 debt-collection complaints against Hollis Cobb Associates (#347 of 656 collectors by volume).

Does Hollis Cobb Associates respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Hollis Cobb Associates in this extract is 95.5%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Hollis Cobb Associates?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Hollis Cobb Associates's CFPB complaint record.

How should I read Hollis Cobb Associates's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Hollis Cobb Associates. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.

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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.