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Bristlecone complaints
Filed under Bristlecone, Inc.
Consumers have filed 34 complaints about Bristlecone since 2015, none in the last 12 months. It answered 11.8% on time and closed 50% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 34
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 11.8%
- Closed with relief
- 50%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since August 2015
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Mar 12, 2025
Bristlecone complaints by month
The busiest month was November 2018 (3 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Bristlecone answered all time
- Closed with monetary relief12.9%
- Closed with non-monetary relief12.9%
- Closed with explanation25.9%
- Untimely response3088.2%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Bristlecone complaints are about
Top Bristlecone problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt was result of identity theft 5
- Debt is not yours 1
- Debt was paid 1
Where Bristlecone complaints come from
Most complaints: New York (5), Florida (4), California (3), Minnesota (3), Texas (3).
Bristlecone compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green SquareDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 2 | EMoneyUSADebt collection | 53 | 25 | C |
| 3 | Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection | 56 | 25 | C |
| 4 | Credit World ServicesDebt collection | 47 | 25 | D |
| 5 | Keynote ConsultingDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 6 | Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 7 | Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection | 19 | 25 | F |
| 8 | BristleconeDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Bristlecone vs Green Square · Bristlecone vs EMoneyUSA · Bristlecone vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Bristlecone vs Credit World Services
What people say about Bristlecone
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Share yoursLatest Bristlecone complaints
Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | Debt collection | Electronic communicationsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | No timely reply |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Bank accounts | Problem with a lender or other company charging your accountMoney was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Prepaid & gift cards | Problem getting a card or closing an accountDon't want a card provided by your employer or the government | No timely reply |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Credit cards | Advertising and marketing, including promotional offersConfusing or misleading advertising about the credit card | No timely reply |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | No timely reply |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Student loans | Dealing with your lender or servicerReceived bad information about your loan | No timely reply |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | No timely reply |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Student loans | Getting a loanFraudulent loan | No timely reply |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Student loans | Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | No timely reply |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | No timely reply |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | No timely reply |
Questions about Bristlecone
How many complaints does Bristlecone have?
Bristlecone has 34 complaints on record since August 2015, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Bristlecone respond to complaints?
Yes. Bristlecone answered 11.8% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 50% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Bristlecone?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (7), false statements or representation (4), incorrect information on your report (3).
Is Bristlecone legit?
Bristlecone is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 34 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Bristlecone legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Bristlecone?
Complain to Bristlecone 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 Bristlecone complaints come from?
Most come from New York (5), Florida (4), California (3). 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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