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Media Collections, Inc

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-MEDIA-COLLECTIONS- Media Collections, Inc

284 DC complaints · rank #284/656 · 98% timely

  • DC 284
  • RANK #284/656
  • TIMELY 98%
  • RELIEF 98.4%
  • DISPUTE 5.7%
  • STATES 43
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with non-monetary re…
  • PHOTO Perfection Collection

Photo peer: Perfection Collection (284)

Perfection Collection284Glasser and Glasser, PLC282Webcollex, LLC287Media Collections, Inc (this)284
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Media Collections, Inc's 284 debt-collection complaints sit next to Perfection Collection (284) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Media Collections, Inc →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 87
I do not know 79
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 65
Telecommunications debt 28
Credit card debt 8
Auto debt 5
Rental debt 4
Auto 3
Credit card 2
Medical debt 2
Medical 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 112
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 52
3.False statements or representation 41
4.Communication tactics 26
5.Written notification about debt 25
6.Disclosure verification of debt 12
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 12
8.Incorrect information on your report 11
9.Improper use of your report 4
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 295
Closed with explanation 5
Closed with monetary relief 4
Consumers who disputed the response 5.7%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 14
2014 14
2015 21
2016 29
2017 24
2018 20
2019 15
2020 6
2021 16
2022 14
2023 22
2024 33
2025 58
2026 18

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 34
Pennsylvania 31
Florida 27
California 26
Illinois 17
New York 17
Maryland 15
Virginia 13
New Jersey 11
Michigan 11
Massachusetts 9
Washington 8
District of Columbia 6
North Carolina 6
Tennessee 5

What the CFPB Record Shows for Media Collections, Inc

Media Collections, Inc sits at #284 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (57th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. The CFPB has logged 284 debt-collection complaints against Media Collections, Inc, 93.4% of the 304 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 43 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. "Other 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.

98% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 98.4% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. In 5.7% 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 Media Collections, 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 (284 here).

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (5.7% here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Media Collections, Inc have?

Media Collections, Inc has 284 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #284 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Media Collections, Inc respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Media Collections, Inc show a 98% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Media Collections, Inc?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Media Collections, Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Media Collections, Inc's CFPB complaint record?

Media Collections, 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.

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.