Merchants' Credit Guide Company
A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
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Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 126 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 66 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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 Merchants' Credit Guide Company
Merchants' Credit Guide Company has 609 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 85.1% of the 716 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 35 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Medical 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.
99.7% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 26% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief. The response was formally disputed in 17.4% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
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 Merchants' Credit Guide Company have?
The CFPB has logged 609 debt-collection complaints against Merchants' Credit Guide Company, 85.1% of all complaints filed against this company.
Does Merchants' Credit Guide Company respond to complaints on time?
99.7% of the CFPB complaints against Merchants' Credit Guide Company get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.
Does Merchants' Credit Guide Company provide relief to consumers?
26% of resolved complaints against Merchants' Credit Guide Company were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).
What type of debt does Merchants' Credit Guide Company primarily collect?
Merchants' Credit Guide Company 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' Credit Guide Company?
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' Credit Guide Company active?
CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Merchants' Credit Guide Company from 35 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.