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Avante complaints
Consumers have filed 832 complaints about Avante since 2012, 114 of them in the last 12 months (+37% on the year before). It answered 98.2% 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.
Weak response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 832
- Last 12 months
- 114
- Answered on time
- 98.2%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 3
- Rank
- #187 of 1,963
Since May 2012
+37% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Nov 7, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Avante complaints by month
The busiest month was March 2021 (21 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 37% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Avante answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation114100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time37/4598.2% on time
- Relief for customers0/400% closed with relief
- Complaint trend6/15+37% vs last year
What Avante complaints are about
Top Avante problems last 12 months
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 169
- Debt was paid 51
- Debt was result of identity theft 46
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 5
Where Avante complaints come from
Most complaints: Florida (225), Texas (142), Georgia (76), Tennessee (37), California (33).
Avante compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second AllianceDebt collection | 7 | 118 | F |
| 2 | National Collection SystemsDebt collection | 54 | 117 | C |
| 3 | The Outsource GroupDebt collection | 55 | 115 | C |
| 4 | Gurstel Law Firm, P.CDebt collection | 60 | 114 | C |
| 5 | Franklin Collection ServiceDebt collection | 48 | 114 | D |
| 6 | AvanteDebt collection | 43 | 114 | D |
| 7 | Collection Bureau of AmericaDebt collection | 55 | 113 | C |
| 8 | Pressler & PresslerDebt collection | 55 | 110 | C |
Compare side by side: Avante vs Second Alliance · Avante vs National Collection Systems · Avante vs The Outsource Group · Avante vs Gurstel Law Firm, P.C
What people say about Avante
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Share yoursLatest Avante complaints
Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your report | Explained |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount status incorrect | Explained |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | Explained |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSeized or attempted to seize your property | Explained |
| Oct 1, 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 |
Questions about Avante
How many complaints does Avante have?
Avante has 832 complaints on record since May 2012, including 114 in the last 12 months and 3 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 443 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Avante respond to complaints?
Yes. Avante answered 98.2% 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 43/100 (grade D).
What do people complain about most with Avante?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (271), written notification about debt (158), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (54).
Is Avante legit?
Avante is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 832 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Avante legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Avante going up or down?
Up. There were 114 complaints in the last 12 months against 83 in the 12 before (+37%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Avante?
Complain to Avante 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 Avante complaints come from?
Most come from Florida (225), Texas (142), Georgia (76). 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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