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State Collection Service, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

694
Debt Collection Complaints
92.4%
of All Complaints
99.7%
Timely Response
3.2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 388
Medical 138
I do not know 115
Other debt 31
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 15
Credit card debt 4
Credit card 2
Telecommunications debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 210
2.Written notification about debt 151
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 89
4.Communication tactics 82
5.False statements or representation 75
6.Disclosure verification of debt 44
7.Incorrect information on your report 29
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 27
9.Improper use of your report 8
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 8

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 727
Closed with non-monetary relief 24
Consumers who disputed the response 14.3%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 10
2014 43
2015 43
2016 63
2017 77
2018 73
2019 61
2020 44
2021 90
2022 66
2023 63
2024 54
2025 53
2026 11

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Wisconsin 162
Illinois 95
Washington 71
Maryland 54
Florida 40
California 39
Pennsylvania 36
Texas 29
Georgia 26
New York 22
Minnesota 19
Delaware 17
South Carolina 16
Kansas 15
Arizona 11

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 37
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 13
Credit reporting 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 1
Consumer Loan — Installment loan 1

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 State Collection Service, Inc.

State Collection Service, Inc. has 694 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 92.4% of the 751 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 44 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured 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. 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 99.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 3.2% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 14.3% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 State Collection Service, Inc. have?

State Collection Service, Inc. has 694 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 92.4% of all complaints against this company.

Does State Collection Service, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

State Collection Service, Inc. has a 99.7% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does State Collection Service, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

3.2% of resolved complaints against State Collection Service, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does State Collection Service, Inc. primarily collect?

State Collection Service, Inc. primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against State Collection Service, 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 State Collection Service, Inc. active?

State Collection Service, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 44 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.

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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.