2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

990
Debt Collection Complaints
94.6%
of All Complaints
99.7%
Timely Response
10.9%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 631
I do not know 165
Other debt 107
Credit card 56
Credit card debt 10
Medical 9
Telecommunications debt 6
Auto 3
Payday loan 2
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 435
2.Disclosure verification of debt 288
3.Attempts to collect debt not owed 75
4.False statements or representation 74
5.Written notification about debt 37
6.Communication tactics 29
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 22
8.Incorrect information on your report 17
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 14
10.Incorrect information on credit report 14

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 895
Closed with non-monetary relief 114
Closed 37
Consumers who disputed the response 26.6%
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
2013 31
2014 208
2015 297
2016 311
2017 102
2018 50
2019 10
2020 10
2021 7
2022 7
2023 7
2024 6

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 147
Florida 109
Texas 106
New York 79
Georgia 51
Ohio 47
Pennsylvania 44
Virginia 30
Washington 28
New Jersey 27
Illinois 27
Maryland 24
Tennessee 22
South Carolina 22
Alabama 21

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 28
Credit reporting 17
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 7
Bank account or service - Checking account 1
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 1
Credit card 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 Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC

The CFPB has logged 990 debt-collection complaints against Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC, 94.6% of the 1,046 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 51 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

99.7% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 10.9% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 26.6% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

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 Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC have?

The CFPB has logged 990 debt-collection complaints against Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC, 94.6% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

99.7% of the CFPB complaints against Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC get a response within the expected window. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC, 10.9% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC primarily collect?

"Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)" is the debt type Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC?

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 Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC from 51 states and territories.

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.