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Apelles complaints
Filed under Apelles, LLC
Consumers have filed 214 complaints about Apelles since 2013, 43 of them in the last 12 months (-14% 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 attempts to collect debt not owed.
Average response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 214
- Last 12 months
- 43
- Answered on time
- 100%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 1
- Rank
- #343 of 1,963
Since July 2013
-14% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 20, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Apelles complaints by month
The busiest month was January 2025 (9 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are down 14% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Apelles answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation43100%
"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 trend14/15-14% vs last year
What Apelles complaints are about
Top Apelles problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 51
- Debt was result of identity theft 20
- Debt was paid 7
Where Apelles complaints come from
Most complaints: Georgia (28), California (27), Florida (24), Texas (17), Illinois (12).
Apelles compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express CollectionsDebt collection | 59 | 44 | C |
| 2 | Grant Mercantile AgencyDebt collection | 49 | 44 | D |
| 3 | ATG CreditDebt collection | 38 | 43 | D |
| 4 | Specialized Collection SystemsDebt collection | 9 | 43 | F |
| 5 | Selip & StylianouDebt collection | 59 | 43 | C |
| 6 | HF HoldingsDebt collection | 9 | 43 | F |
| 7 | Tennessee Credit ManagementDebt collection | 45 | 43 | D |
| 8 | ApellesDebt collection | 59 | 43 | C |
Compare side by side: Apelles vs Express Collections · Apelles vs Grant Mercantile Agency · Apelles vs ATG Credit · Apelles vs Specialized Collection Systems
What people say about Apelles
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your report | Explained |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemDifficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone | Explained |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperly | Explained |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
Questions about Apelles
How many complaints does Apelles have?
Apelles has 214 complaints on record since July 2013, including 43 in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 722 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Apelles respond to complaints?
Yes. Apelles 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 59/100 (grade C).
What do people complain about most with Apelles?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (78), written notification about debt (24), false statements or representation (22).
Is Apelles legit?
Apelles is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 214 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Apelles legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Apelles going up or down?
Down. There were 43 complaints in the last 12 months against 50 in the 12 before (-14%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Apelles?
Complain to Apelles 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 Apelles complaints come from?
Most come from Georgia (28), California (27), Florida (24). 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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