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Medical Business Bureau

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-MEDICAL-BUSINESS-B Medical Business Bureau

349 DC complaints · rank #237/656 · 94% timely

  • DC 349
  • RANK #237/656
  • TIMELY 94%
  • RELIEF 2.3%
  • DISPUTE 33.8%
  • STATES 29
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Messerli & Kramer P.A.

Volume peers

Photo peer: Messerli & Kramer P.A. (351)

Messerli & Kramer P.A.351Oliphant United, Inc.352American Profit Recovery, In…352Medical Business Bureau (thi…349
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Medical Business Bureau's 349 debt-collection complaints sit next to Messerli & Kramer P.A. (351) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Medical Business Bureau →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 180
Medical 113
I do not know 45
Other debt 5
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Credit card debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 101
2.Written notification about debt 90
3.Disclosure verification of debt 56
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 52
5.Incorrect information on your report 27
6.False statements or representation 18
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 12
8.Communication tactics 10
9.Improper use of your report 9
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 391
Closed with non-monetary relief 9
Consumers who disputed the response 33.8%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 33
2015 48
2016 27
2017 58
2018 36
2019 28
2020 32
2021 44
2022 26
2023 18
2024 33
2025 14

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Illinois 208
Texas 59
Florida 51
New Jersey 12
California 11
New York 6
South Carolina 5
Oklahoma 4
Georgia 4
Kentucky 4
Pennsylvania 4
Wisconsin 4
Indiana 3
Arizona 3
Missouri 2

What the CFPB Record Shows for Medical Business Bureau

Medical Business Bureau sits at #237 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (64th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 349 debt-collection complaints against Medical Business Bureau appear in the CFPB record - 87.3% of the 400 complaints filed about this entity. The 29 states and territories represented make this a multi-state 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. "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.

94% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark, which historically correlates with higher downstream dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 2.3% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. The response was formally disputed in 33.8% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

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 Medical Business Bureau: 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 (349 here).

Messerli & Kramer P.A. 351 A.R.M. Solutions, Inc. 352 American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch 352 Oliphant United, Inc. 352

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (33.8% here).

Designed Receivable Solutions, Inc. 33.7% Capital Accounts, LLC 33.5% American Accounts & Advisers, Inc. 33.3% Associated Credit Services, Inc. 33.3%

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Medical Business Bureau have?

The CFPB extract lists 349 debt-collection complaints against Medical Business Bureau (#237 of 656 collectors by volume).

Does Medical Business Bureau respond to CFPB complaints on time?

Medical Business Bureau's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 94%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Medical Business Bureau?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Medical Business Bureau.

How should I read Medical Business Bureau's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Medical Business Bureau. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live 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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