FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

200
Total Complaints
13
Last 12 Months
99.5%
Timely Response
19
States Affected
FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU timely response rate 99.5%
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 88
Debt collection — Medical 29
Debt collection — I do not know 29
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 22
Debt collection — Other debt 14
Debt collection — Rental debt 4
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3
Debt collection — Credit card debt 3
Debt collection — Credit card 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 62
2.Written notification about debt 36
3.False statements or representation 23
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 20
5.Incorrect information on your report 14
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 12
7.Disclosure verification of debt 10
8.Improper use of your report 6
9.Communication tactics 5
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 10
2015 3
2016 20
2017 14
2018 20
2019 14
2020 19
2021 30
2022 23
2023 18
2024 11
2025 14
2026 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 159
Washington 12
Ohio 3
Texas 3
Utah 2
Tennessee 2
South Carolina 2
Kentucky 2
Missouri 2
Georgia 2
Wyoming 1
Arizona 1
Colorado 1
Alabama 1
Pennsylvania 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 199
In progress 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 200 complaints against FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU overall, with 13 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 19 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.

FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU's timely response rate stands at 99.5%, 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 15.4% 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 FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU have?

FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU has 200 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 13 filed in the last 12 months.

Does FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU respond to complaints on time?

FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU has a 99.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU?

The most complained-about product for FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU?

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

How do I file a complaint against FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU?

You can file a complaint against FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU 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 FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU?

Consumers in 19 states and territories have filed complaints about FRESNO CREDIT BUREAU with the CFPB.

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

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