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Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-NATIONWIDE-CREDIT- Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.

232 DC complaints · rank #336/656 · 94.8% timely

  • DC 232
  • RANK #336/656
  • TIMELY 94.8%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 28.6%
  • STATES 25
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Gatestone

Photo peer: Gatestone & Co. International Inc. (230)

Gatestone & Co. Internationa…230Alpha Recovery Corp230Credit Service International…235Nationwide Credit & Collecti…232
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.'s 232 debt-collection complaints sit next to Gatestone & Co. International Inc. (230) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Nationwide Credit →

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%

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

What the CFPB Record Shows for Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.

PlainCredit places Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. at #336 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (49th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 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.

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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. have?

The CFPB extract lists 232 debt-collection complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. (#336 of 656 collectors by volume).

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

CFPB complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. show a 94.8% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc..

How should I read Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.. 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.