CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.

32 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

32
Total complaints
Mid-range
4
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
Top decile
5
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. has accumulated 32 complaints, placing it #2270 by volume. It posts a 100% on-time response rate, the 86th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#2270
of 3,843 companies by volume
100%
on time (86th pctile)
Debt collection
most-complained product
5
states with complaints

Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.

B+
PlainCredit Trust Score
75/100
Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. · 2 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 A+ 100.0%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate C 3.1%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. vs. all companies by on-time response rate

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

100% Top 14% higher than 86% 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

Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. timely response rate 100.0%
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 debt 18
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 5
Debt collection - I do not know 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 2
Debt collection - Other debt 1
Debt collection - Credit card debt 1
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
2.Written notification about debt 6
3.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
5.Incorrect information on your report 3
6.False statements or representation 2
7.Communication tactics 1
8.Lost or stolen check 1
9.Improper use of your report 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2018 4
2020 5
2021 5
2022 5
2023 3
2024 5
2025 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

West Virginia 18
Ohio 6
Virginia 5
Kentucky 2
Texas 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 31
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 32 complaints against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. overall, with 4 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 5 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. The specific issue named most within that category is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

CFPB-forwarded complaints against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. draw a 100% reply rate inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. Among resolved complaints, 3.1% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

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 Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 32 complaints against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. to date, of which 4 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

Among all products tied to Vanguard Financial Services, Inc., "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Vanguard Financial Services, 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 Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. from 5 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.

Also handles Debt collection

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 32 complaints against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. to date, of which 4 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

Among all products tied to Vanguard Financial Services, Inc., "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Vanguard Financial Services, 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 Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Vanguard Financial Services, Inc. from 5 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.

Vanguard Financial Services, Inc.'s complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.