Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

107
Total Complaints
31
Last 12 Months
89.7%
Timely Response
10
States Affected
Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. timely response rate 89.7%
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 45
Debt collection — I do not know 24
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 15
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 14
Debt collection — Other debt 5
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 1
Debt collection — Credit card debt 1
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Personal line of credit 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 31
2.Written notification about debt 28
3.Incorrect information on your report 18
4.Improper use of your report 10
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 9
6.False statements or representation 4
7.Communication tactics 3
8.Electronic communications 1
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
10.Getting a line of credit 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2022 37
2023 14
2024 19
2025 30
2026 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 94
Alabama 3
California 2
Georgia 2
Kentucky 1
Missouri 1
Louisiana 1
North Carolina 1
Washington 1
Florida 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 101
In progress 6

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 107 complaints against Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. overall, with 31 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 10 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.

Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 89.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. 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 Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. have?

Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. has 107 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 31 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. has a 89.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Specialized Collection Systems, 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 Specialized Collection Systems, Inc.?

Consumers in 10 states and territories have filed complaints about Specialized Collection Systems, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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