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Advanced Collection Bureau complaints
Filed under Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.
Consumers have filed 419 complaints about Advanced Collection Bureau since 2014, 52 of them in the last 12 months (+18% on the year before). It answered 100% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer - less often than a typical debt collector. The most common problem is written notification about debt.
Average response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 419
- Last 12 months
- 52
- Answered on time
- 100%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- #313 of 1,963
Since November 2014
+18% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Sep 29, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Advanced Collection Bureau complaints by month
The busiest month was March 2026 (11 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 18% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Advanced Collection Bureau answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation52100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time45/45100% on time
- Relief for customers0/400% closed with relief
- Complaint trend8/15+18% vs last year
What Advanced Collection Bureau complaints are about
Top Advanced Collection Bureau problems last 12 months
Inside "Written notification about debt"
- Didn't receive enough information to verify debt 48
- Didn't receive notice of right to dispute 25
- Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt 2
Where Advanced Collection Bureau complaints come from
Most complaints: Florida (242), Texas (29), Georgia (22), Pennsylvania (21), Oklahoma (18).
Advanced Collection Bureau compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection Bureau of Fort Walton BeachDebt collection | 26 | 53 | F |
| 2 | Suttell, Hammer & White, P.SDebt collection | 35 | 53 | D |
| 3 | Mountain Land CollectionsDebt collection | 56 | 53 | C |
| 4 | Collectech DiversifiedDebt collection | 60 | 52 | C |
| 5 | Financial Accounts Service TeamDebt collection | 3 | 52 | F |
| 6 | Advanced Collection BureauDebt collection | 53 | 52 | C |
| 7 | N.A.RDebt collection | 11 | 51 | F |
| 8 | Receivable Management GroupDebt collection | 44 | 51 | D |
Compare side by side: Advanced Collection Bureau vs Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach · Advanced Collection Bureau vs Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S · Advanced Collection Bureau vs Mountain Land Collections · Advanced Collection Bureau vs Collectech Diversified
What people say about Advanced Collection Bureau
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to turn you in to immigration or deport you | Explained |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
Questions about Advanced Collection Bureau
How many complaints does Advanced Collection Bureau have?
Advanced Collection Bureau has 419 complaints on record since November 2014, including 52 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 663 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Advanced Collection Bureau respond to complaints?
Yes. Advanced Collection Bureau answered 100% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only. Its Response Score is 53/100 (grade C).
What do people complain about most with Advanced Collection Bureau?
The most common problems are written notification about debt (75), attempts to collect debt not owed (123), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (39).
Is Advanced Collection Bureau legit?
Advanced Collection Bureau is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 419 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Advanced Collection Bureau legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Advanced Collection Bureau going up or down?
Up. There were 52 complaints in the last 12 months against 44 in the 12 before (+18%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Advanced Collection Bureau?
Complain to Advanced Collection Bureau in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Advanced Collection Bureau complaints come from?
Most come from Florida (242), Texas (29), Georgia (22). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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