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SIMM Associates, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-SIMM-ASSOCIATES-IN SIMM Associates, Inc.

454 DC complaints · rank #197/656 · 94.8% timely

  • DC 454
  • RANK #197/656
  • TIMELY 94.8%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 12%
  • STATES 49
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO ARS National Services, Inc.

Photo peer: ARS National Services, Inc. (452)

ARS National Services, Inc.452Merchants and Medical Credit…451Riverwalk Financial Corporat…459SIMM Associates, Inc. (this)454
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

SIMM Associates, Inc.'s 454 debt-collection complaints sit next to ARS National Services, Inc. (452) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for SIMM Associates, Inc. →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 148
Medical debt 53
Credit card debt 50
Other debt 49
Non-federal student loan 45
Private student loan debt 44
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Credit card 17
Federal student loan 7
Payday loan debt 7
Telecommunications debt 5
Federal student loan debt 4
Auto debt 3
Medical 2
Auto 1
Payday loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 137
2.Communication tactics 93
3.Written notification about debt 44
4.False statements or representation 35
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 27
6.Improper contact or sharing of info 27
7.Electronic communications 27
8.Dealing with my lender or servicer 21
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 21

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 534
Closed 4
Untimely response 2
Consumers who disputed the response 12%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 23
2014 71
2015 38
2016 35
2017 23
2018 28
2019 35
2020 28
2021 45
2022 30
2023 34
2024 43
2025 90
2026 17

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 66
Florida 55
Texas 36
Georgia 28
North Carolina 27
New York 26
Pennsylvania 24
Ohio 22
Michigan 21
New Jersey 17
Illinois 13
Delaware 13
Colorado 12
Arizona 12
Maryland 12

What the CFPB Record Shows for SIMM Associates, Inc.

PlainCredit places SIMM Associates, Inc. at #197 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (70th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 454 debt-collection complaints against SIMM Associates, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 84.1% of the 540 complaints filed about this entity. The 49 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical debt" as the debt type behind their complaint 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.

94.8% 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% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio 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 SIMM Associates, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does SIMM Associates, Inc. have?

SIMM Associates, Inc. has 454 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #197 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does SIMM Associates, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for SIMM Associates, Inc. in this extract is 94.8%.

What issue do consumers cite most about SIMM Associates, Inc.?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about SIMM Associates, Inc..

How should I read SIMM Associates, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.

Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint 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.