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Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

476
Debt Collection Complaints
87.2%
of All Complaints
95.1%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 321
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 116
I do not know 21
Payday loan debt 12
Credit card debt 3
Medical debt 1
Credit card 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 147
2.Communication tactics 101
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 63
4.False statements or representation 58
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 36
6.Written notification about debt 29
7.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 18
8.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 14
9.Disclosure verification of debt 12
10.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 7

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 545
Closed 1
Consumers who disputed the response 21.3%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 9
2014 33
2015 42
2016 43
2017 39
2018 32
2019 38
2020 23
2021 28
2022 22
2023 52
2024 48
2025 113
2026 24

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 62
California 60
Texas 57
New Jersey 34
New York 30
Arizona 24
Georgia 24
Massachusetts 23
Illinois 18
Pennsylvania 16
Virginia 15
North Carolina 14
Ohio 13
Maryland 11
South Carolina 11

Other Complaint Types

Checking or savings account — Checking account 20
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 8
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 6
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer 6
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 4
Bank account or service — Other bank product/service 4

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 Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc

Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc has 476 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 87.2% of the 546 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 45 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. 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.

The company's timely response rate is 95.1%, 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, 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 21.3% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc have?

Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc has 476 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 87.2% of all complaints against this company.

Does Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc has a 95.1% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc primarily collect?

Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc?

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 Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc active?

Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc has received consumer complaints from 45 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

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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.