LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

242
Total Complaints
13
Last 12 Months
96.3%
Timely Response
12
States Affected
LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC timely response rate 96.3%
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 154
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 28
Debt collection — I do not know 25
Debt collection — Other debt 13
Debt collection — Medical 12
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 6
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 1
Debt collection — Rental debt 1
Credit reporting 1
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 107
2.Written notification about debt 60
3.False statements or representation 13
4.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 12
5.Improper use of your report 11
6.Incorrect information on your report 10
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
8.Disclosure verification of debt 7
9.Communication tactics 6
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 2
2016 6
2017 16
2018 17
2019 27
2020 26
2021 65
2022 30
2023 18
2024 17
2025 16
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 177
South Carolina 21
Florida 14
California 9
Texas 4
Virginia 4
Pennsylvania 3
Mississippi 3
Illinois 2
Louisiana 1
Colorado 1
Tennessee 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 240
Closed 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 242 complaints against LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC overall, with 13 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 12 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated 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.

LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC's timely response rate stands at 96.3%, 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 14.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.4% 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 LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC have?

LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC has 242 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 13 filed in the last 12 months.

Does LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC respond to complaints on time?

LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC has a 96.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC?

The most complained-about product for LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC?

You can file a complaint against LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES 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 LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC?

Consumers in 12 states and territories have filed complaints about LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC with the CFPB.

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

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