CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Adela, Inc

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

Data updated 2026-08-14

10
Total complaints
Below average
4
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
Top decile
1
States affected

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The verdict

Among 3,843 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, Adela, Inc sits at #3715. For answering complaints on time it stands at the 86th percentile in the 100+ complaint peer group.

Debt collection
most-complained product
MS
state with the most complaints

Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.

C
PlainCredit Trust Score
56/100
Adela, Inc · 2 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response A+ 100.0%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate F 0.0%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Adela, Inc vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

100% Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - I do not know 3
Debt collection - Other debt 3
Debt collection - Medical debt 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
2.Communication tactics 1
3.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1
4.Incorrect information on your report 1
5.False statements or representation 1
6.Improper use of your report 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2021 2
2022 2
2023 1
2025 3
2026year in progress 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Mississippi 10

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 10

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Adela, Inc

In the CFPB record, Adela, Inc has a geographically concentrated 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. Inside that category, "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

Timely response is the share of CFPB-forwarded complaints that receive a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. This company's rate is at or above benchmark levels, a sign it handles intake and escalation well. Relief means the case closed with monetary or non-monetary help for the consumer. Both rates sit in the score card above.

How to read complaint counts

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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.

Also handles Debt collection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Adela, Inc have?

Adela, Inc has 10 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 4 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Adela, Inc respond to complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Adela, Inc draw a 100% timely-response rate inside the expected window. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Adela, Inc?

Among all products tied to Adela, Inc, "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Adela, Inc?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Adela, Inc - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Adela, Inc?

You can file a complaint against Adela, 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.

Adela, Inc's complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.