AFNI INC.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

4,989
Total Complaints
86
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
54
States Affected
AFNI INC. timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

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

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Other debt 1,854
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1,303
Debt collection — I do not know 928
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 564
Debt collection — Credit card debt 81
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 64
Debt collection — Auto debt 45
Credit reporting 31
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 28
Debt collection — Medical debt 23

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,628
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,016
3.Written notification about debt 606
4.Incorrect information on your report 366
5.Disclosure verification of debt 348
6.False statements or representation 302
7.Communication tactics 221
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 144
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 143
10.Improper use of your report 74

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 113
2014 313
2015 440
2016 527
2017 686
2018 455
2019 285
2020 602
2021 666
2022 428
2023 304
2024 61
2025 88
2026 21

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 616
California 561
Texas 560
Georgia 458
Illinois 246
New York 202
Michigan 179
Tennessee 142
Ohio 136
Pennsylvania 135
North Carolina 127
Louisiana 117
Arizona 113
New Jersey 104
Virginia 94

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 4,978
Closed 7
Closed with monetary relief 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for AFNI INC.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 4,989 complaints against AFNI INC. overall, with 86 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 54 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

AFNI INC.'s timely response rate stands at 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 12.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.1% 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 AFNI INC. have?

AFNI INC. has 4,989 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 86 filed in the last 12 months.

Does AFNI INC. respond to complaints on time?

AFNI INC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for AFNI INC.?

The most complained-about product for AFNI INC. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with AFNI INC.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about AFNI INC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against AFNI INC.?

You can file a complaint against AFNI 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 AFNI INC.?

Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed complaints about AFNI INC. with the CFPB.

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

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