The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-THE-STARK-COLLECTI The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.
160 DC complaints · rank #465/656 · 77% timely
- DC 160
- RANK #465/656
- TIMELY 77%
- RELIEF 2.6%
- DISPUTE 38.9%
- STATES 30
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Credit Collections U.S.A.,…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Credit Collections U.S.A., L.L.C. (160)
The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.'s 160 debt-collection complaints sit next to Credit Collections U.S.A., L.L.C. (160) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for The Stark Collection Agency… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.
The Stark Collection Agency, Inc. sits at #465 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (29th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 160 debt-collection complaints against The Stark Collection Agency, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 81.6% of the 196 complaints filed about this entity. The 30 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other 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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 77% of forwarded complaints. That is far under the 95% benchmark, a material red flag since late or missing responses are strongly linked to CFPB supervisory action against collectors. Among resolved cases, 2.6% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 38.9% 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 The Stark Collection Agency, 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 (160 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (38.9% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does The Stark Collection Agency, Inc. have?
160 debt-collection complaints name The Stark Collection Agency, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #465/656.
Does The Stark Collection Agency, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against The Stark Collection Agency, Inc. show a 77% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read The Stark Collection Agency, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
The Stark Collection Agency, 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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