CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Action Collection Agencies, Inc.

What 86 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

86
Total complaints
14
Last 12 months
72.1%
Timely response
19
States affected

The verdict

Action Collection Agencies, Inc. ranks #1430 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 86 complaints on record. It answers 72.1% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#1430
of 3,848 companies by volume
72.1%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
19
states with complaints
Action Collection Agencies, Inc. timely response rate 72.1%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 47
Debt collection — Medical 15
Debt collection — I do not know 15
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Debt collection — Other debt 1
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 37
2.Communication tactics 19
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
4.Written notification about debt 5
5.False statements or representation 3
6.Disclosure verification of debt 2
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
8.Incorrect information on your report 2
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 2
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 4
2015 6
2016 6
2017 5
2018 8
2020 12
2021 10
2022 9
2023 4
2024 4
2025 10
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Massachusetts 42
California 10
New York 7
Rhode Island 3
Florida 3
North Carolina 3
New Jersey 3
Montana 2
Tennessee 2
Virginia 1
Idaho 1
Ohio 1
Pennsylvania 1
New Hampshire 1
Kansas 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 85
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Action Collection Agencies, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 86 complaints against Action Collection Agencies, Inc. overall, with 14 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 19 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Action Collection Agencies, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 72.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 36.8% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Action Collection Agencies, Inc. have?

Action Collection Agencies, Inc. has 86 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 14 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Action Collection Agencies, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Action Collection Agencies, Inc. has a 72.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Action Collection Agencies, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Action Collection Agencies, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Action Collection Agencies, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Action Collection Agencies, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Action Collection Agencies, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Action Collection Agencies, Inc. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Action Collection Agencies, Inc.?

Consumers in 19 states and territories have filed complaints about Action Collection Agencies, Inc. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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