Central Portfolio Control Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

2,573
Total Complaints
1,313
Last 12 Months
99.8%
Timely Response
52
States Affected
Central Portfolio Control Inc. timely response rate 99.8%
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 — I do not know 1,153
Debt collection — Medical debt 447
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 354
Debt collection — Other debt 151
Debt collection — Credit card debt 125
Debt collection — Rental debt 79
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 77
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 42
Debt collection — Credit card 21
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 17

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 831
2.Written notification about debt 398
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 299
4.Incorrect information on your report 236
5.False statements or representation 236
6.Communication tactics 173
7.Improper use of your report 121
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 66
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 59
10.Electronic communications 52

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 30
2015 22
2016 22
2017 17
2018 28
2019 41
2020 40
2021 92
2022 140
2023 231
2024 360
2025 1,172
2026 375

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 572
Florida 337
California 175
Georgia 152
Arizona 104
South Carolina 91
Ohio 79
Tennessee 69
Louisiana 67
North Carolina 60
Alabama 56
Washington 51
New York 48
Pennsylvania 47
Illinois 46

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,572
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Central Portfolio Control Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 2,573 complaints against Central Portfolio Control Inc. overall, with 1,313 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 52 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.

Central Portfolio Control Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 99.8%, 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 11% 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 Central Portfolio Control Inc. have?

Central Portfolio Control Inc. has 2,573 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1,313 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Central Portfolio Control Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Central Portfolio Control Inc. has a 99.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Central Portfolio Control Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Central Portfolio Control Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Central Portfolio Control Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Central Portfolio Control 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 Central Portfolio Control Inc.?

Consumers in 52 states and territories have filed complaints about Central Portfolio Control Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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