MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

668
Total Complaints
15
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
44
States Affected
MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC timely response rate 100.0%
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 — I do not know 199
Debt collection — Other debt 154
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 86
Debt collection — Credit card debt 56
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 41
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 24
Debt collection — Credit card 22
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 19
Debt collection — Auto debt 11
Debt collection — Medical debt 10

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 211
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 100
3.Written notification about debt 79
4.Communication tactics 69
5.Disclosure verification of debt 44
6.False statements or representation 43
7.Incorrect information on your report 36
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 20
9.Improper use of your report 14
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 10

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 21
2014 68
2015 57
2016 39
2017 47
2018 41
2019 49
2020 48
2021 40
2022 43
2023 99
2024 78
2025 38

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 170
New York 80
Florida 45
Ohio 45
New Jersey 39
California 36
Georgia 26
Pennsylvania 25
North Carolina 15
Virginia 13
Arizona 12
Oregon 11
Louisiana 11
Massachusetts 11
Maryland 10

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 663
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 668 complaints against MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC overall, with 15 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 44 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC's timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 20.8% 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 MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC have?

MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC has 668 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 15 filed in the last 12 months.

Does MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC respond to complaints on time?

MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC?

The most complained-about product for MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC?

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

How do I file a complaint against MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC?

You can file a complaint against MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC 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 MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC?

Consumers in 44 states and territories have filed complaints about MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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