Northstar Location Services, LLC
A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-NORTHSTAR-LOCATION Northstar Location Services, LLC
618 DC complaints · rank #150/656 · 100% timely
- DC 618
- RANK #150/656
- TIMELY 100%
- RELIEF 0.1%
- DISPUTE 14.6%
- STATES 47
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Millco Management
Volume peers
Photo peer: Millco Management (620)
Northstar Location Services, LLC's 618 debt-collection complaints sit next to Millco Management (620) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Northstar Location Services… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 71 |
| 2025 | 119 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Northstar Location Services, LLC
According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Northstar Location Services, LLC ranks #150 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (77th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. The CFPB has logged 618 debt-collection complaints against Northstar Location Services, LLC, 88.4% of the 699 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 47 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card debt" as the debt type behind their complaint 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.
The company's timely response rate is 100%, 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, 0.1% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 14.6% 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.
Full complaint profile for Northstar Location Services, LLC → · All debt collectors →
Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Northstar Location Services, 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
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (618 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (14.6% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Northstar Location Services, LLC have?
618 debt-collection complaints name Northstar Location Services, LLC in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #150/656.
Does Northstar Location Services, LLC respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Northstar Location Services, LLC in this extract is 100%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Northstar Location Services, LLC?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Northstar Location Services, LLC's CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Northstar Location Services, LLC's CFPB complaint record?
Northstar Location Services, LLC's profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.
Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint data
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.