CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

American Credit Adjusters

What 19 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

19
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
94.7%
Timely response
15
States affected

The verdict

American Credit Adjusters ranks #2939 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 19 complaints on record. It answers 94.7% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2939
of 3,848 companies by volume
94.7%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
15
states with complaints
American Credit Adjusters timely response rate 94.7%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 9
Payday loan 4
Debt collection — Credit card 2
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2
Debt collection — Payday loan 2

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
2.Communication tactics 4
3.Can't contact lender 3
4.Disclosure verification of debt 2
5.Taking/threatening an illegal action 2
6.Improper contact or sharing of info 1
7.Charged fees or interest I didn't expect 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 13
2016 6

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 2
Illinois 2
New York 2
Louisiana 2
Tennessee 1
Hawaii 1
North Carolina 1
Pennsylvania 1
Florida 1
Connecticut 1
South Carolina 1
California 1
Delaware 1
Georgia 1
Oregon 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 17
Closed 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for American Credit Adjusters

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 19 complaints against American Credit Adjusters overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 15 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

American Credit Adjusters's timely response rate stands at 94.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 15.8% 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 American Credit Adjusters have?

American Credit Adjusters has 19 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does American Credit Adjusters respond to complaints on time?

American Credit Adjusters has a 94.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for American Credit Adjusters?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with American Credit Adjusters?

The most common issue reported by consumers about American Credit Adjusters is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against American Credit Adjusters?

You can file a complaint against American Credit Adjusters 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 American Credit Adjusters?

Consumers in 15 states and territories have filed complaints about American Credit Adjusters with the CFPB.

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

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