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United Consumers Inc

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical

166
Debt Collection Complaints
88.8%
of All Complaints
98.4%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical 56
Medical debt 52
I do not know 41
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 9
Other debt 6
Credit card 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 53
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 37
3.Written notification about debt 20
4.False statements or representation 18
5.Disclosure verification of debt 17
6.Communication tactics 15
7.Incorrect information on your report 10
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 9
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 4
10.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 187
Consumers who disputed the response 7.9%
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 3
2014 18
2015 25
2016 35
2017 25
2018 33
2019 22
2020 13
2021 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 82
Maryland 65
District of Columbia 10
North Carolina 8
Florida 8
California 4
New York 2
Minnesota 1
Georgia 1
Pennsylvania 1
Colorado 1
Illinois 1
Texas 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 20
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 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 United Consumers Inc

United Consumers Inc has 166 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 88.8% of the 187 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 13 states and territories, making this a geographically focused collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Cont'd attempts 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 98.4%, 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, 0% 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 7.9% 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 United Consumers Inc have?

United Consumers Inc has 166 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 88.8% of all complaints against this company.

Does United Consumers Inc respond to complaints on time?

United Consumers Inc has a 98.4% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does United Consumers Inc provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against United Consumers Inc were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does United Consumers Inc primarily collect?

United Consumers Inc primarily collects "Medical" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against United Consumers 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 United Consumers Inc active?

United Consumers Inc has received consumer complaints from 13 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.