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Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Auto debt

85
Debt Collection Complaints
56.7%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
16%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Auto debt 45
I do not know 29
Other debt 8
Auto 2
Medical debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 29
2.Incorrect information on your report 23
3.Written notification about debt 22
4.Improper use of your report 19
5.False statements or representation 16
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 13
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 11
8.Managing the loan or lease 4
9.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 2
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 126
Closed with non-monetary relief 24
Consumers who disputed the response 0%
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
2014 2
2016 2
2017 4
2018 5
2019 4
2020 9
2021 27
2022 25
2023 12
2024 30
2025 25
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 120
Texas 12
Nevada 5
Florida 3
Utah 3
Washington 2
Arizona 2
North Carolina 1
Oregon 1
Mississippi 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 29
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 25
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 5
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 2
Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 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 Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation

Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation has 85 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 56.7% of the 150 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 10 states and territories, making this a geographically focused collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Auto 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 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, 16% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 0% 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 Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation have?

Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation has 85 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 56.7% of all complaints against this company.

Does Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation respond to complaints on time?

Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation has a 100% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation provide relief to consumers?

16% of resolved complaints against Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation primarily collect?

Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation primarily collects "Auto debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation?

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 Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation active?

Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation has received consumer complaints from 10 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.