Metro Collection Service Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

156
Total Complaints
26
Last 12 Months
96.8%
Timely Response
26
States Affected
Metro Collection Service Inc. timely response rate 96.8%
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 — Other debt 34
Debt collection — Rental debt 33
Debt collection — I do not know 31
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 23
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 14
Debt collection — Medical debt 6
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 5
Debt collection — Auto debt 3
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 2
Consumer Loan — Installment loan 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 41
2.False statements or representation 24
3.Written notification about debt 22
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 16
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 13
6.Incorrect information on your report 10
7.Disclosure verification of debt 8
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
9.Improper use of your report 4
10.Communication tactics 3

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 7
2015 10
2016 12
2017 11
2018 8
2019 7
2020 5
2021 12
2022 7
2023 11
2024 34
2025 25
2026 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Colorado 80
Tennessee 11
Texas 11
Florida 9
South Carolina 5
Georgia 5
Louisiana 4
California 4
Oregon 3
Arizona 3
Kansas 2
Virginia 2
Minnesota 2
Oklahoma 2
District of Columbia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 141
Closed with non-monetary relief 13
Closed 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Metro Collection Service Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 156 complaints against Metro Collection Service Inc. overall, with 26 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 26 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.

Metro Collection Service Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 96.8%, 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 11.8% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 8.3% 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 Metro Collection Service Inc. have?

Metro Collection Service Inc. has 156 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 26 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Metro Collection Service Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Metro Collection Service Inc. has a 96.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Metro Collection Service Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Metro Collection Service Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Metro 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 Metro Collection Service Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Metro 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 Metro Collection Service Inc.?

Consumers in 26 states and territories have filed complaints about Metro Collection Service Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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