2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

232
Debt Collection Complaints
86.9%
of All Complaints
94.8%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 128
I do not know 77
Medical 11
Other debt 9
Credit card debt 4
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2
Private student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 97
2.Written notification about debt 61
3.Communication tactics 28
4.False statements or representation 19
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 11
6.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 11
7.Improper use of your report 10
8.Incorrect information on your report 10
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 267
Consumers who disputed the response 28.6%
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 8
2015 4
2016 2
2017 3
2018 8
2019 11
2020 17
2021 46
2022 45
2023 30
2024 31
2025 45
2026 17

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Illinois 108
Texas 85
California 19
New York 13
Indiana 7
Virginia 4
South Carolina 4
Missouri 3
Michigan 3
North Carolina 3
Alabama 3
Pennsylvania 2
Mississippi 1
Iowa 1
Connecticut 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 25
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 9
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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.

232 debt-collection complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 86.9% of the 267 complaints filed about this entity. The 25 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation 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.

The company's timely response rate is 94.8%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 28.6% 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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 232 debt-collection complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc., 86.9% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

94.8% of the CFPB complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. get a response within the expected window.

Does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.'s primary debt type is "Medical debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Nationwide Credit & Collection, 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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. active?

Consumers in 25 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc..

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.