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Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-SPECIALIZED-COLLEC Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.

76 DC complaints · rank #651/656 · 89.7% timely

  • DC 76
  • RANK #651/656
  • TIMELY 89.7%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE n/a
  • STATES 10
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Stern Recovery Services, In…

Photo peer: Stern Recovery Services, Inc. (77)

Stern Recovery Services, Inc.77Credit World Services, Inc.77Autovest, L.L.C.74Specialized Collection Syste…76
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.'s 76 debt-collection complaints sit next to Stern Recovery Services, Inc. (77) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Specialized Collection Syst… →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 45
I do not know 24
Other debt 5
Telecommunications debt 1
Credit card debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 31
2.Written notification about debt 28
3.Incorrect information on your report 18
4.Improper use of your report 10
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 9
6.False statements or representation 4
7.Communication tactics 3
8.Electronic communications 1
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
10.Getting a line of credit 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 101
In progress 6

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2022 37
2023 14
2024 19
2025 30
2026 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 94
Alabama 3
California 2
Georgia 2
Kentucky 1
Missouri 1
Louisiana 1
North Carolina 1
Washington 1
Florida 1

What the CFPB Record Shows for Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.

Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. sits at #651 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (1st percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 76 debt-collection complaints against Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 71% of the 107 complaints filed about this entity. The 10 states and territories represented make this a geographically focused operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical 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 89.7%, 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. 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.

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 Specialized Collection Systems, 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 (76 here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. have?

The CFPB extract lists 76 debt-collection complaints against Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. (#651 of 656 collectors by volume).

Does Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. show a 89.7% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.

How should I read Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

Specialized Collection Systems, 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.