Capital Accounts, LLC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

1,419
Total Complaints
83
Last 12 Months
64.3%
Timely Response
42
States Affected
Capital Accounts, LLC timely response rate 64.3%
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 — Medical debt 585
Debt collection — Medical 190
Debt collection — I do not know 166
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 153
Debt collection — Other debt 116
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 57
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 40
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 29
Debt collection — Credit card debt 26
Checking or savings account — Checking account 12

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 418
2.Written notification about debt 199
3.False statements or representation 141
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 114
5.Communication tactics 112
6.Incorrect information on your report 110
7.Disclosure verification of debt 61
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 61
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 54
10.Improper use of your report 36

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 7
2014 37
2015 81
2016 100
2017 112
2018 156
2019 154
2020 181
2021 208
2022 129
2023 101
2024 46
2025 91
2026 16

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 189
California 163
Georgia 160
Florida 132
New York 113
North Carolina 56
Pennsylvania 51
Tennessee 45
Maryland 45
Virginia 44
New Jersey 39
Illinois 36
Ohio 35
South Carolina 34
Alabama 33

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,233
Untimely response 154
Closed with non-monetary relief 27
Closed 5

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Capital Accounts, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 1,419 complaints against Capital Accounts, LLC overall, with 83 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 42 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.

Capital Accounts, LLC's timely response rate stands at 64.3%, 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 33.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 1.9% 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 Capital Accounts, LLC have?

Capital Accounts, LLC has 1,419 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 83 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Capital Accounts, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Capital Accounts, LLC has a 64.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Capital Accounts, LLC?

The most complained-about product for Capital Accounts, LLC is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Capital Accounts, LLC?

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

How do I file a complaint against Capital Accounts, LLC?

You can file a complaint against Capital Accounts, LLC 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 Capital Accounts, LLC?

Consumers in 42 states and territories have filed complaints about Capital Accounts, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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