Vengroff Williams, Inc
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-VENGROFF-WILLIAMS- Vengroff Williams, Inc
138 DC complaints · rank #508/656 · 99.3% timely
- DC 138
- RANK #508/656
- TIMELY 99.3%
- RELIEF 6.4%
- DISPUTE 24.4%
- STATES 32
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Universal Recovery Corporat…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Universal Recovery Corporation (138)
Vengroff Williams, Inc's 138 debt-collection complaints sit next to Universal Recovery Corporation (138) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Vengroff Williams, Inc →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Vengroff Williams, Inc
PlainCredit places Vengroff Williams, Inc at #508 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (23rd percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 138 debt-collection complaints against Vengroff Williams, Inc appear in the CFPB record - 98.6% of the 140 complaints filed about this entity. The 32 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
The company's timely response rate is 99.3%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. 6.4% 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 24.4% 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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Similar complaint volume
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Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (24.4% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Vengroff Williams, Inc have?
Vengroff Williams, Inc has 138 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #508 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Vengroff Williams, Inc respond to CFPB complaints on time?
Vengroff Williams, Inc's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 99.3%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Vengroff Williams, Inc?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Vengroff Williams, Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read Vengroff Williams, Inc's CFPB complaint record?
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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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