CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

United Consumers Inc

187 CFPB complaints trace a pattern in how this company responds when customers push back on credit, billing, or collection problems.

Data updated 2026-08-14

187
Total complaints
Above average
0
Last 12 months
98.4%
Timely response
Above median
13
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, United Consumers Inc has accumulated 187 complaints, placing it #974 by volume. It posts a 98.4% on-time response rate, the 52nd percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#974
of 3,843 companies by volume
98.4%
on time (52nd pctile)
Debt collection
most-complained product
13
states with complaints
C-
PlainCredit Trust Score
51/100
United Consumers Inc · 3 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response B- 98.4%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate B 7.9%
Share of responses the consumer disputed (lower is better)
Relief Rate F 0.0%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

United Consumers Inc vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

98.4% Higher than most higher than 52% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

United Consumers Inc timely response rate 98.4%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Medical 56
Debt collection - Medical debt 52
Debt collection - I do not know 41
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 20
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 9
Debt collection - Other debt 6
Debt collection - Credit card 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 1

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 53
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 37
3.Written notification about debt 20
4.False statements or representation 18
5.Disclosure verification of debt 17
6.Communication tactics 15
7.Incorrect information on your report 10
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 9
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 4
10.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 18
2015 25
2016 35
2017 25
2018 33
2019 22
2020 13
2021 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 82
Maryland 65
District of Columbia 10
North Carolina 8
Florida 8
California 4
New York 2
Minnesota 1
Georgia 1
Pennsylvania 1
Colorado 1
Illinois 1
Texas 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 187

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for United Consumers Inc

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 187 complaints against United Consumers Inc overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 13 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. "Debt collection" tops the product-level breakdown by a clear margin, marking it as the area of greatest consumer friction. The specific issue named most within that category is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

CFPB-forwarded complaints against United Consumers Inc draw a 98.4% reply rate inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. The company's response carried a 7.9% formal-dispute rate on resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 0% rate.

How to read complaint counts

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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 United Consumers Inc have?

187 complaints have been filed against United Consumers Inc with the CFPB overall - 0 of them in the past year.

Does United Consumers Inc respond to complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against United Consumers Inc draw a 98.4% timely-response rate inside the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive companies in the CFPB dataset.

What product generates the most complaints for United Consumers Inc?

"Debt collection" draws more CFPB complaints against United Consumers Inc than any other product - see the full breakdown above.

What is the most common complaint issue with United Consumers Inc?

The most common issue reported by consumers about United Consumers 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 United Consumers Inc?

You can file a complaint against United Consumers 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 United Consumers Inc?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against United Consumers Inc from 13 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.

Nationwide companies with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for United Consumers Inc: nearest financial companies by total complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the product-category list below.

Also handles Debt collection

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026