Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-LANIER-COLLECTIONS Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc
207 DC complaints · rank #361/656 · 96.3% timely
- DC 207
- RANK #361/656
- TIMELY 96.3%
- RELIEF 0.4%
- DISPUTE 14.3%
- STATES 12
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO J J Marshall
Volume peers
Photo peer: J J Marshall & Associates, Inc (207)
Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc's 207 debt-collection complaints sit next to J J Marshall & Associates, Inc (207) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Lanier Collections Agency →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc
PlainCredit places Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc at #361 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (45th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 207 debt-collection complaints against Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc appear in the CFPB record - 85.5% of the 242 complaints filed about this entity. The 12 states and territories represented make this a geographically focused operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. 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 96.3% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. 0.4% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 14.3% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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 Lanier Collections Agency and 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 (207 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (14.3% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc have?
Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc has 207 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #361 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc show a 96.3% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc.
How should I read Lanier Collections Agency and Services Inc's CFPB complaint record?
Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active 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.
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