GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

274
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
97.4%
Timely Response
23
States Affected
GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. timely response rate 97.4%
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 110
Debt collection — Medical debt 79
Debt collection — I do not know 45
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 24
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 9
Debt collection — Credit card debt 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 2
Debt collection — Other debt 1
Debt collection — Credit card 1

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 66
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 60
3.Disclosure verification of debt 45
4.Written notification about debt 39
5.Incorrect information on your report 17
6.False statements or representation 15
7.Communication tactics 13
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 3

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 8
2014 26
2015 32
2016 47
2017 59
2018 78
2019 18
2020 5
2021 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 152
New York 48
Ohio 18
Georgia 10
New Jersey 10
Michigan 5
Alabama 4
Louisiana 4
California 4
Maine 2
Illinois 2
Colorado 2
Washington 2
Utah 1
Connecticut 1

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 185
Closed with explanation 82
Untimely response 7

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 274 complaints against GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 23 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.'s timely response rate stands at 97.4%, 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 24.4% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 67.5% 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 GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. have?

GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. has 274 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. respond to complaints on time?

GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. has a 97.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.?

The most complained-about product for GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.?

You can file a complaint against GOLD KEY CREDIT, 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 GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC.?

Consumers in 23 states and territories have filed complaints about GOLD KEY CREDIT, INC. with the CFPB.

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

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