CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

220
Total Complaints
1
Last 12 Months
95.9%
Timely Response
17
States Affected
CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP timely response rate 95.9%
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 93
Debt collection — I do not know 38
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 27
Debt collection — Other debt 20
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 14
Debt collection — Rental debt 5
Debt collection — Credit card debt 5
Debt collection — Medical 4
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 3
Debt collection — Auto debt 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 81
2.Written notification about debt 47
3.Incorrect information on your report 17
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 16
5.Communication tactics 12
6.False statements or representation 11
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 10
8.Improper use of your report 8
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 4
2015 2
2016 3
2017 3
2018 20
2019 15
2020 27
2021 53
2022 41
2023 16
2024 35
2025 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 188
Illinois 6
Ohio 4
Texas 4
California 3
Georgia 2
Florida 2
Arizona 2
Arkansas 1
Alabama 1
Iowa 1
Wyoming 1
Wisconsin 1
Hawaii 1
Pennsylvania 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 219
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 220 complaints against CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP overall, with 1 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 17 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 "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.

CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP's timely response rate stands at 95.9%, 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 20% 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 CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP have?

CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP has 220 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1 filed in the last 12 months.

Does CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP respond to complaints on time?

CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP has a 95.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP?

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

How do I file a complaint against CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP?

You can file a complaint against CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP 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 CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP?

Consumers in 17 states and territories have filed complaints about CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP with the CFPB.

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

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