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Mar Joe Enterprises

Open-data reference.

Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

110
Debt Collection Complaints
75.9%
of All Complaints
93.1%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 62
I do not know 23
Medical 10
Other debt 9
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Credit card debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 41
2.Incorrect information on your report 25
3.Written notification about debt 23
4.Communication tactics 17
5.False statements or representation 11
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 8
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 7
8.Disclosure verification of debt 4
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 145
Consumers who disputed the response 11.8%
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
2014 7
2015 4
2016 2
2017 15
2018 16
2019 11
2020 19
2021 35
2022 11
2023 6
2024 8
2025 11

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Tennessee 59
South Carolina 20
Virginia 9
Mississippi 7
California 6
Ohio 5
Washington 3
Illinois 3
Florida 3
Arkansas 3
North Carolina 3
Louisiana 2
South Dakota 2
Michigan 2
Oklahoma 2

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 28
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 5
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 2

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 Mar Joe Enterprises

Mar Joe Enterprises has 110 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 75.9% of the 145 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 25 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured 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 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 93.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark, which historically correlates with higher downstream dispute rates. 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 11.8% 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 Mar Joe Enterprises have?

Mar Joe Enterprises has 110 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 75.9% of all complaints against this company.

Does Mar Joe Enterprises respond to complaints on time?

Mar Joe Enterprises has a 93.1% timely response rate.

Does Mar Joe Enterprises provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Mar Joe Enterprises were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Mar Joe Enterprises primarily collect?

Mar Joe Enterprises primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Mar Joe Enterprises?

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 Mar Joe Enterprises active?

Mar Joe Enterprises has received consumer complaints from 25 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.