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Collection Bureau complaints
Filed under COLLECTION BUREAU INCORPORATED
Consumers have filed 73 complaints about Collection Bureau since 2014, none in the last 12 months. It answered 93.2% on time and closed 0% 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
- 73
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 93.2%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since July 2014
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Sep 27, 2024
Collection Bureau complaints by month
The busiest month was November 2019 (5 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Collection Bureau answered all time
- Closed with explanation5879.5%
- Closed1520.5%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Collection Bureau complaints are about
Top Collection Bureau problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 8
- Debt was paid 4
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 2
- Debt was result of identity theft 2
Where Collection Bureau complaints come from
Most complaints: Idaho (52), California (9), Georgia (3), Utah (3), Texas (2).
Collection Bureau 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 | Collection BureauDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Collection Bureau vs Green Square · Collection Bureau vs EMoneyUSA · Collection Bureau vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Collection Bureau vs Credit World Services
What people say about Collection Bureau
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSeized or attempted to seize your property | Explained |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Credit reporting | Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your report | Explained |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
Questions about Collection Bureau
How many complaints does Collection Bureau have?
Collection Bureau has 73 complaints on record since July 2014, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Collection Bureau respond to complaints?
Yes. Collection Bureau answered 93.2% 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 Collection Bureau?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (16), written notification about debt (12), cont'd attempts collect debt not owed (11).
Is Collection Bureau legit?
Collection Bureau is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 73 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Collection Bureau legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Collection Bureau?
Complain to 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 Collection Bureau complaints come from?
Most come from Idaho (52), California (9), Georgia (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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