2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Prince Parker & Associates

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

472
Debt Collection Complaints
81.5%
of All Complaints
88.4%
Timely Response
0.7%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 134
I do not know 127
Telecommunications debt 123
Medical debt 37
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 36
Medical 7
Credit card debt 7
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 204
2.Written notification about debt 87
3.Communication tactics 63
4.Incorrect information on your report 48
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 40
6.False statements or representation 37
7.Improper use of your report 32
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 17
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 14
10.Disclosure verification of debt 9

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 571
Closed 4
Closed with monetary relief 3
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 20%
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
2014 8
2015 17
2016 18
2017 26
2018 18
2019 13
2020 18
2021 20
2022 66
2023 82
2024 134
2025 132
2026 27

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 78
Texas 67
North Carolina 53
Georgia 50
California 50
Illinois 39
South Carolina 27
Ohio 23
Michigan 19
Tennessee 14
Pennsylvania 13
Alabama 11
Louisiana 10
Missouri 9
Virginia 9

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 76
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 28
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 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 Prince Parker & Associates

472 debt-collection complaints against Prince Parker & Associates appear in the CFPB record - 81.5% of the 579 complaints filed about this entity. The 41 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint 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 88.4%, 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. Of resolved cases, 0.7% 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. In 20% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Prince Parker & Associates have?

Prince Parker & Associates has 472 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 81.5% of all complaints against this company.

Does Prince Parker & Associates respond to complaints on time?

88.4% of the CFPB complaints against Prince Parker & Associates get a response within the expected window.

Does Prince Parker & Associates provide relief to consumers?

0.7% of resolved complaints against Prince Parker & Associates were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Prince Parker & Associates primarily collect?

Prince Parker & Associates primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Prince Parker & Associates?

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 Prince Parker & Associates active?

Prince Parker & Associates has received consumer complaints from 41 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.

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.