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Collection Information Bureau complaints
Filed under Collection Information Bureau, Inc.
Consumers have filed 325 complaints about Collection Information Bureau since 2013, none in the last 12 months. It answered 94.8% 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
- 325
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 94.8%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since December 2013
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 22, 2020
Collection Information Bureau complaints by month
The busiest month was December 2016 (13 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Collection Information Bureau answered all time
- Closed with explanation325100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Collection Information Bureau complaints are about
Top Collection Information Bureau problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt was result of identity theft 44
- Debt is not yours 39
- Debt was paid 8
Where Collection Information Bureau complaints come from
Most complaints: Florida (279), Georgia (11), New York (5), Illinois (3), California (3).
Collection Information 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 Information BureauDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Collection Information Bureau vs Green Square · Collection Information Bureau vs EMoneyUSA · Collection Information Bureau vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Collection Information Bureau vs Credit World Services
What people say about Collection Information Bureau
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2020 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount status incorrect | Explained |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
Questions about Collection Information Bureau
How many complaints does Collection Information Bureau have?
Collection Information Bureau has 325 complaints on record since December 2013, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Collection Information Bureau respond to complaints?
Yes. Collection Information Bureau answered 94.8% 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 Information Bureau?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (91), cont'd attempts collect debt not owed (71), written notification about debt (54).
Is Collection Information Bureau legit?
Collection Information Bureau is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 325 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Collection Information Bureau legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Collection Information Bureau?
Complain to Collection Information 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 Information Bureau complaints come from?
Most come from Florida (279), Georgia (11), New York (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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