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Avantus complaints
Filed under Avantus, LLC
Consumers have filed 56 complaints about Avantus since 2015, none in the last 12 months. It answered 100% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is improper use of your report.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 56
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 100%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since December 2015
new vs the year before
Industry: 99.9%
Typical credit bureau: 32%
Newest: Aug 19, 2021
Avantus complaints by month
The busiest month was May 2021 (5 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Avantus answered all time
- Closed with explanation56100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Avantus complaints are about
Top Avantus problems
Inside "Improper use of your report"
- Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize 25
- Reporting company used your report improperly 5
- Report provided to employer without your written authorization 1
Where Avantus complaints come from
Most complaints: California (6), Connecticut (6), Florida (5), Georgia (5), Massachusetts (5).
Avantus compared with other credit bureaus & report companies
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple FinancingCredit reporting | 57 | 28 | C |
| 2 | Nav TechnologiesCredit reporting | 55 | 28 | C |
| 3 | Opportunity FundCredit reporting | 51 | 27 | C |
| 4 | Heritage Financial GroupCredit reporting | 0 | 27 | F |
| 5 | Informative ResearchCredit reporting | 60 | 26 | C |
| 6 | Pennsylvania Housing Finance AgencyCredit reporting | 56 | 25 | C |
| 7 | King of Credit FinancialCredit reporting | 10 | 25 | F |
| 8 | AvantusCredit reporting | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Avantus vs Apple Financing · Avantus vs Nav Technologies · Avantus vs Opportunity Fund · Avantus vs Heritage Financial Group
What people say about Avantus
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | Credit reporting | Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your report | Explained |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperly | Explained |
| Jun 28, 2021 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| May 29, 2021 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| May 17, 2021 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| May 11, 2021 | Credit reporting | Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problemInvestigation took more than 30 days | Explained |
| May 11, 2021 | Credit reporting | Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problemInvestigation took more than 30 days | Explained |
| May 2, 2021 | Credit cards | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
Questions about Avantus
How many complaints does Avantus have?
Avantus has 56 complaints on record since December 2015, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Avantus respond to complaints?
Yes. Avantus answered 100% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Avantus?
The most common problems are improper use of your report (31), incorrect information on your report (9), incorrect information on credit report (5).
Is Avantus legit?
Avantus is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 56 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Avantus legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Avantus?
Complain to Avantus 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 Avantus complaints come from?
Most come from California (6), Connecticut (6), Florida (5). 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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