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Columbia Collectors complaints
Filed under Columbia Collectors Inc
Consumers have filed 39 complaints about Columbia Collectors since 2014, 9 of them in the last 12 months. It answered 11.1% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is false statements or representation.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 39
- Last 12 months
- 9
- Answered on time
- 11.1%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- #763 of 1,963
Since February 2014
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: May 11, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Columbia Collectors complaints by month
The busiest month was July 2024 (3 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Columbia Collectors answered all time
- Closed with non-monetary relief12.6%
- Closed with explanation3282.1%
- Untimely response615.4%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Columbia Collectors complaints are about
Top Columbia Collectors problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 5
- Debt was paid 3
- Debt was result of identity theft 1
Where Columbia Collectors complaints come from
Most complaints: Washington (23), Oregon (9), Georgia (3), California (2), Alaska (1).
Columbia Collectors 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 | Columbia CollectorsDebt collection | - | 9 | - |
Compare side by side: Columbia Collectors vs Green Square · Columbia Collectors vs EMoneyUSA · Columbia Collectors vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Columbia Collectors vs Credit World Services
What people say about Columbia Collectors
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Debt collection | Threatened to contact someone or share information improperlyTalked to a third-party about your debt | No timely reply |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | No timely reply |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | No timely reply |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsFrequent or repeated calls | Explained |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| May 27, 2025 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
Questions about Columbia Collectors
How many complaints does Columbia Collectors have?
Columbia Collectors has 39 complaints on record since February 2014, including 9 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 1,516 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Columbia Collectors respond to complaints?
Yes. Columbia Collectors answered 11.1% 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.
What do people complain about most with Columbia Collectors?
The most common problems are false statements or representation (6), incorrect information on your report (5), attempts to collect debt not owed (9).
Is Columbia Collectors legit?
Columbia Collectors is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 39 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Columbia Collectors legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Columbia Collectors?
Complain to Columbia Collectors 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 Columbia Collectors complaints come from?
Most come from Washington (23), Oregon (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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