CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Central Collection Corporation

What 28 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

28
Total complaints
12
Last 12 months
64.3%
Timely response
7
States affected

The verdict

Central Collection Corporation ranks #2425 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 28 complaints on record. It answers 64.3% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2425
of 3,848 companies by volume
64.3%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
7
states with complaints
Central Collection Corporation timely response rate 64.3%
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 10
Debt collection — I do not know 6
Debt collection — Rental debt 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3
Debt collection — Other debt 2
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
2.Written notification about debt 7
3.False statements or representation 5
4.Incorrect information on your report 2
5.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
6.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2020 1
2021 1
2022 5
2024 6
2025 11
2026 4

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Wisconsin 18
Texas 3
Illinois 2
California 2
Louisiana 1
West Virginia 1
Alabama 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 27
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Central Collection Corporation

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 28 complaints against Central Collection Corporation overall, with 12 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 7 states and territories, making this 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. 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.

Central Collection Corporation'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. Of complaints that were resolved, 3.6% 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 Central Collection Corporation have?

Central Collection Corporation has 28 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 12 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Central Collection Corporation respond to complaints on time?

Central Collection Corporation 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 Central Collection Corporation?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Central Collection Corporation?

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

How do I file a complaint against Central Collection Corporation?

You can file a complaint against Central Collection Corporation 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 Central Collection Corporation?

Consumers in 7 states and territories have filed complaints about Central Collection Corporation with the CFPB.

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

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