Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

108
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
98.1%
Timely Response
15
States Affected
Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. timely response rate 98.1%
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 46
Debt collection — Medical 23
Debt collection — I do not know 15
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 11
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Debt collection — Other debt 3
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 1
Other financial service — Refund anticipation check 1
Debt collection — Auto 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 23
2.Written notification about debt 19
3.Communication tactics 15
4.Disclosure verification of debt 13
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
6.False statements or representation 10
7.Incorrect information on your report 10
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 1
10.Fraud or scam 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 9
2015 5
2016 13
2017 14
2018 16
2019 13
2020 16
2021 12
2022 6
2023 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 58
North Carolina 25
Florida 6
West Virginia 3
Wisconsin 2
California 2
New Jersey 2
Pennsylvania 2
Oklahoma 1
Arizona 1
New York 1
South Carolina 1
Massachusetts 1
Tennessee 1
Georgia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 108

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 108 complaints against Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. 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 "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.

Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 98.1%, 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 17.9% 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 Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. have?

Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. has 108 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. has a 98.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Creditor's Collection Service, 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 Creditor's Collection Service, Inc.?

Consumers in 15 states and territories have filed complaints about Creditor's Collection Service, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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