Media Collections, Inc
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
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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)
Other Complaint Types
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 Media Collections, Inc
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.
How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge
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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Media Collections, Inc have?
Media Collections, Inc has 284 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 93.4% of all complaints against this company.
Does Media Collections, Inc respond to complaints on time?
98% of the CFPB complaints against Media Collections, Inc get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.
Does Media Collections, Inc provide relief to consumers?
98.4% of resolved complaints against Media Collections, Inc were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary). This is a relatively high relief rate.
What type of debt does Media Collections, Inc primarily collect?
Media Collections, 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 Media Collections, 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 Media Collections, Inc active?
CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Media Collections, Inc from 43 states and territories.
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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.