2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Professional Credit Management, Inc

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

295
Debt Collection Complaints
78%
of All Complaints
99.5%
Timely Response
33.6%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 169
I do not know 64
Medical 26
Credit card debt 13
Other debt 12
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 6
Telecommunications debt 3
Rental debt 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 128
2.Written notification about debt 75
3.Incorrect information on your report 37
4.False statements or representation 29
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 19
6.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 16
7.Disclosure verification of debt 16
8.Improper use of your report 12
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 11
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 251
Closed with non-monetary relief 124
Closed with monetary relief 3
Consumers who disputed the response 19.5%
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 12
2015 13
2016 3
2017 29
2018 14
2019 18
2020 41
2021 73
2022 38
2023 35
2024 33
2025 56
2026 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Arkansas 187
Tennessee 82
Mississippi 28
Louisiana 26
Texas 16
Missouri 11
Florida 6
California 3
Alabama 2
Michigan 2
Illinois 2
Kansas 2
South Carolina 2
Alaska 1
New Jersey 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 52
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 26
Credit reporting 3
Payday loan 2
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 Professional Credit Management, Inc

295 debt-collection complaints against Professional Credit Management, Inc appear in the CFPB record - 78% of the 378 complaints filed about this entity. The 22 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.

99.5% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 33.6% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 19.5% 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 Professional Credit Management, Inc have?

295 debt-collection complaints against Professional Credit Management, Inc appear in the CFPB record - 78% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Professional Credit Management, Inc respond to complaints on time?

99.5% of the CFPB complaints against Professional Credit Management, Inc get a response within the expected window. This is considered excellent.

Does Professional Credit Management, Inc provide relief to consumers?

Professional Credit Management, Inc closed 33.6% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary. This is a relatively high relief rate.

What type of debt does Professional Credit Management, Inc primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Professional Credit Management, Inc's primary debt type is "Medical debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Professional Credit Management, Inc?

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 Professional Credit Management, Inc active?

Professional Credit Management, Inc has received consumer complaints from 22 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.