CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

United Debt Counselors, LLC

What 38 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

38
Total complaints
1
Last 12 months
92.1%
Timely response
11
States affected

The verdict

United Debt Counselors, LLC ranks #2092 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 38 complaints on record. It answers 92.1% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2092
of 3,848 companies by volume
92.1%
answered on time
Money transfer, virt…
most-complained product
11
states with complaints
United Debt Counselors, LLC timely response rate 92.1%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Debt settlement 11
Debt collection — Credit card debt 9
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 4
Debt collection — Other debt 4
Other financial service — Debt settlement 3
Debt collection — I do not know 3
Checking or savings account — Checking account 1
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 1
Debt collection — Credit card 1

Top Issues

1.Fraud or scam 10
2.False statements or representation 7
3.Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing 4
4.Communication tactics 4
5.Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
6.Written notification about debt 2
7.Managing an account 1
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1
9.Advertising and marketing 1
10.Problem with customer service 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2017 7
2018 3
2019 16
2020 6
2021 1
2022 3
2023 1
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 10
California 6
Texas 4
Florida 3
Arizona 3
Virginia 3
Michigan 2
Louisiana 1
Alabama 1
Georgia 1
South Carolina 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 24
Closed with monetary relief 8
Closed with non-monetary relief 5
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for United Debt Counselors, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 38 complaints against United Debt Counselors, LLC overall, with 1 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 11 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service," 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 "Fraud or scam" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

United Debt Counselors, LLC's timely response rate stands at 92.1%, 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 0% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 34.2% 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 United Debt Counselors, LLC have?

United Debt Counselors, LLC has 38 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1 filed in the last 12 months.

Does United Debt Counselors, LLC respond to complaints on time?

United Debt Counselors, LLC has a 92.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for United Debt Counselors, LLC?

The most complained-about product for United Debt Counselors, LLC is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with United Debt Counselors, LLC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about United Debt Counselors, LLC is "Fraud or scam." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against United Debt Counselors, LLC?

You can file a complaint against United Debt Counselors, 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 United Debt Counselors, LLC?

Consumers in 11 states and territories have filed complaints about United Debt Counselors, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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