Ideal Collection Services, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-IDEAL-COLLECTION-S Ideal Collection Services, Inc.
305 DC complaints · rank #271/656 · 100% timely
- DC 305
- RANK #271/656
- TIMELY 100%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 43.2%
- STATES 28
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Transfinancial Companies, I…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Transfinancial Companies, Inc (307)
Ideal Collection Services, Inc.'s 305 debt-collection complaints sit next to Transfinancial Companies, Inc (307) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Ideal Collection Services,… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2026 | 27 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Ideal Collection Services, Inc.
Ideal Collection Services, Inc. sits at #271 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (59th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Ideal Collection Services, Inc. has 305 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 76.3% of the 400 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 28 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. "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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 100% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 43.2% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.
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 Ideal Collection Services, 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 (305 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (43.2% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Ideal Collection Services, Inc. have?
The CFPB extract lists 305 debt-collection complaints against Ideal Collection Services, Inc. (#271 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Ideal Collection Services, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Ideal Collection Services, Inc. show a 100% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Ideal Collection Services, Inc.?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Ideal Collection Services, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read Ideal Collection Services, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
Ideal Collection Services, 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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