Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-PROFESSIONAL-DEBT- Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.
1,580 DC complaints · rank #73/656 · 82.8% timely
- DC 1,580
- RANK #73/656
- TIMELY 82.8%
- RELIEF 0.1%
- DISPUTE 16.5%
- STATES 47
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Receivables Management Part…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Receivables Management Partners, LLC (1,587)
Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.'s 1,580 debt-collection complaints sit next to Receivables Management Partners, LLC (1,587) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Professional Debt Mediation… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 120 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 200 |
| 2023 | 213 |
| 2024 | 253 |
| 2025 | 463 |
| 2026 | 130 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.
PlainCredit places Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. at #73 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (89th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. has 1,580 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 80.4% of the 1,964 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 47 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Other debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
82.8% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. 0.1% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 16.5% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (1,580 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (16.5% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. have?
Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. has 1,580 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #73 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. show a 82.8% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Professional Debt Mediation, Inc.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.
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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.
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