Seattle Service Bureau, Inc
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-SEATTLE-SERVICE-BU Seattle Service Bureau, Inc
308 DC complaints · rank #267/656 · 87.8% timely
- DC 308
- RANK #267/656
- TIMELY 87.8%
- RELIEF 3.1%
- DISPUTE 12%
- STATES 41
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Transfinancial Companies, I…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Transfinancial Companies, Inc (307)
Seattle Service Bureau, Inc's 308 debt-collection complaints sit next to Transfinancial Companies, Inc (307) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Seattle Service Bureau, Inc →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Seattle Service Bureau, Inc
PlainCredit places Seattle Service Bureau, Inc at #267 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (59th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 308 debt-collection complaints against Seattle Service Bureau, Inc, 94.2% of the 327 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 41 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory 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. "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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 87.8% of forwarded complaints. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Of resolved cases, 3.1% 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 12% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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 Seattle Service Bureau, 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 (308 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (12% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Seattle Service Bureau, Inc have?
308 debt-collection complaints name Seattle Service Bureau, Inc in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #267/656.
Does Seattle Service Bureau, Inc respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Seattle Service Bureau, Inc in this extract is 87.8%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Seattle Service Bureau, Inc?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Seattle Service Bureau, Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read Seattle Service Bureau, Inc's CFPB complaint record?
Seattle Service Bureau, Inc's profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.
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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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