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Golden State Collections complaints

Consumers have filed 17 complaints about Golden State Collections since 2015, none in the last 12 months. It answered 58.8% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is disclosure verification of debt.

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Complaints on record
17

Since February 2015

Last 12 months
0

new vs the year before

Answered on time
58.8%

Industry: 96.5%

Closed with relief
0%

Typical debt collector: 24%

Last 30 days
0

Newest: Jun 30, 2020

Rank
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Golden State Collections complaints by month

The busiest month was February 2016 (3 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.

How Golden State Collections answered all time

  • Closed with explanation1694.1%
  • Closed15.9%

"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means

What Golden State Collections complaints are about

  • Debt collection1694%
  • Credit reporting16%

Top Golden State Collections problems

Inside "Disclosure verification of debt"

  • Not given enough info to verify debt 6
  • Right to dispute notice not received 1

Golden State Collections compared with other debt collectors

#CompanyScore12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefGrade
1Green SquareDebt collection1025new0%0%F
2EMoneyUSADebt collection5325+25%100%0%C
3Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection5625-4%100%0%C
4Credit World ServicesDebt collection4725+79%100%0%D
5Keynote ConsultingDebt collection1025+4%56%0%F
6Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection1025new0%0%F
7Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection1925+4%92%0%F
8Golden State CollectionsDebt collection-0new58.8%0%-

Compare side by side: Golden State Collections vs Green Square · Golden State Collections vs EMoneyUSA · Golden State Collections vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Golden State Collections vs Credit World Services

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Latest Golden State Collections complaints

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ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Jun 30, 2020Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yoursCAExplainedYes
Jul 24, 2018Debt collectionWritten notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debtCAExplainedYes
Jan 8, 2018Debt collectionCommunication tacticsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep tryingCAExplainedYes
Sep 11, 2017Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paidCAExplainedNo
May 13, 2017Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paidCAExplainedYes
Apr 14, 2017Credit reportingIncorrect information on credit reportAccount statusILExplainedYes
Mar 7, 2017Debt collectionDisclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debtCAExplainedNo
Dec 14, 2016Debt collectionCont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt is not mineCAExplainedYes
Nov 30, 2016Debt collectionDisclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debtCAExplainedNo
Oct 24, 2016Debt collectionDisclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debtCAExplainedNo
Aug 13, 2016Debt collectionCont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt was paidCAExplainedNo
Aug 2, 2016Debt collectionDisclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debtCAExplainedYes

Questions about Golden State Collections

How many complaints does Golden State Collections have?

Golden State Collections has 17 complaints on record since February 2015, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.

Does Golden State Collections respond to complaints?

Yes. Golden State Collections answered 58.8% 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 Golden State Collections?
Is Golden State Collections legit?

Golden State Collections is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 17 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Golden State Collections legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.

How do I file a complaint against Golden State Collections?

Complain to Golden State Collections 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 Golden State Collections complaints come from?

Most come from California (15), Illinois (1), Michigan (1). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.

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