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Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

451
Debt Collection Complaints
82.6%
of All Complaints
99.5%
Timely Response
34.6%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 144
Medical debt 110
Other debt 64
Medical 34
Rental debt 25
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 19
Credit card debt 19
Private student loan debt 11
Federal student loan debt 8
Non-federal student loan 5
Credit card 5
Auto debt 3
Mortgage debt 1
Payday loan debt 1
Federal student loan 1
Telecommunications debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 190
2.Written notification about debt 80
3.False statements or representation 54
4.Incorrect information on your report 41
5.Communication tactics 35
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 33
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 28
8.Improper use of your report 22
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 20
10.Disclosure verification of debt 17

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 357
Closed with non-monetary relief 188
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 19.4%
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
2013 3
2014 12
2015 14
2016 30
2017 39
2018 55
2019 33
2020 39
2021 63
2022 46
2023 35
2024 61
2025 91
2026 25

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 354
Illinois 28
Georgia 20
Ohio 16
Indiana 13
Texas 11
Florida 10
Tennessee 9
Virginia 9
North Carolina 9
California 9
Alabama 6
Wisconsin 6
New York 4
Arizona 4

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 53
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 35
Student loan — Private student loan 2
Student loan — Federal student loan servicing 2
Credit reporting 1
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 1

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 Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc.

Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. has 451 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 82.6% of the 546 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 38 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 99.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 34.6% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 19.4% 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 Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. have?

Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. has 451 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 82.6% of all complaints against this company.

Does Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. has a 99.5% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

34.6% of resolved complaints against Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, 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 Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. primarily collect?

Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, 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 Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. active?

Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 38 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.