2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-MERCANTILE-ADJUSTM Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC

594 DC complaints · rank #161/656 · 100% timely

  • DC 594
  • RANK #161/656
  • TIMELY 100%
  • RELIEF 0.4%
  • DISPUTE 20.8%
  • STATES 44
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Reliant Capital Solutions,…

Photo peer: Reliant Capital Solutions, LLC (595)

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Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC's 594 debt-collection complaints sit next to Reliant Capital Solutions, LLC (595) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Mercantile Adjustment Burea… →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 199
Other debt 154
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 86
Credit card debt 56
Telecommunications debt 24
Credit card 22
Auto debt 11
Medical debt 10
Medical 10
Non-federal student loan 9
Payday loan debt 5
Private student loan debt 4
Auto 2
Payday loan 1
Federal student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 211
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 100
3.Written notification about debt 79
4.Communication tactics 69
5.Disclosure verification of debt 44
6.False statements or representation 43
7.Incorrect information on your report 36
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 20
9.Improper use of your report 14
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 10

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 663
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 20.8%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 21
2014 68
2015 57
2016 39
2017 47
2018 41
2019 49
2020 48
2021 40
2022 43
2023 99
2024 78
2025 38

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 170
New York 80
Florida 45
Ohio 45
New Jersey 39
California 36
Georgia 26
Pennsylvania 25
North Carolina 15
Virginia 13
Arizona 12
Oregon 11
Louisiana 11
Massachusetts 11
Maryland 10

What the CFPB Record Shows for Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC

PlainCredit places Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC at #161 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (76th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC has 594 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 88.9% of the 668 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 44 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other 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 100% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 0.4% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 20.8% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

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 Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC: 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC have?

Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC has 594 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #161 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC show a 100% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC'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.