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Perfection Collection

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

284
Debt Collection Complaints
85.3%
of All Complaints
98.2%
Timely Response
0.6%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 196
I do not know 62
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 14
Medical debt 4
Credit card debt 4
Credit card 3
Non-federal student loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 145
2.Written notification about debt 53
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 28
4.Incorrect information on your report 27
5.False statements or representation 26
6.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 17
7.Disclosure verification of debt 10
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
9.Communication tactics 9
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 310
Closed 21
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 20.8%
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
2016 13
2017 59
2018 126
2019 99
2020 33
2021 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 49
Florida 35
New York 22
Georgia 20
North Carolina 16
Illinois 15
Maryland 13
Virginia 13
Tennessee 12
Ohio 10
Arizona 9
California 9
South Carolina 8
Mississippi 7
New Jersey 7

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 48
Credit reporting 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 Perfection Collection

Perfection Collection has 284 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 85.3% of the 333 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 39 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other 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 98.2%, 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, 0.6% 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 20.8% 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 Perfection Collection have?

Perfection Collection has 284 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 85.3% of all complaints against this company.

Does Perfection Collection respond to complaints on time?

Perfection Collection has a 98.2% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Perfection Collection provide relief to consumers?

0.6% of resolved complaints against Perfection Collection were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Perfection Collection primarily collect?

Perfection Collection primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Perfection Collection?

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 Perfection Collection active?

Perfection Collection has received consumer complaints from 39 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.