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Herbert P. Sears complaints
Filed under Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.
Consumers have filed 540 complaints about Herbert P. Sears since 2013, 135 of them in the last 12 months (+53% on the year before). It answered 99.3% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer - less often than a typical debt collector. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed.
Weak response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 540
- Last 12 months
- 135
- Answered on time
- 99.3%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 4
- Rank
- #171 of 1,963
Since August 2013
+53% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Nov 8, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Herbert P. Sears complaints by month
The busiest month was October 2025 (17 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 53% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Herbert P. Sears answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation135100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time42/4599.3% on time
- Relief for customers0/400% closed with relief
- Complaint trend5/15+53% vs last year
What Herbert P. Sears complaints are about
Top Herbert P. Sears problems last 12 months
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 113
- Debt was result of identity theft 27
- Debt was paid 25
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 4
Where Herbert P. Sears complaints come from
Most complaints: California (258), Texas (107), Florida (44), Arizona (38), Georgia (25).
Herbert P. Sears compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIMM AssociatesDebt collection | 33 | 138 | F |
| 2 | Deinde Online ServicesDebt collection | 44 | 137 | D |
| 3 | Atlantic Recovery SolutionsDebt collection | 5 | 136 | F |
| 4 | DebtDebt collection | 32 | 136 | F |
| 5 | LendingPointDebt collection | 81 | 136 | A |
| 6 | F.H. Cann & AssociatesDebt collection | 55 | 135 | C |
| 7 | Herbert P. SearsDebt collection | 47 | 135 | D |
| 8 | American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA BranchDebt collection | 37 | 133 | D |
Compare side by side: Herbert P. Sears vs SIMM Associates · Herbert P. Sears vs Deinde Online Services · Herbert P. Sears vs Atlantic Recovery Solutions · Herbert P. Sears vs Debt
What people say about Herbert P. Sears
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperly | Explained |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
Questions about Herbert P. Sears
How many complaints does Herbert P. Sears have?
Herbert P. Sears has 540 complaints on record since August 2013, including 135 in the last 12 months and 4 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 408 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Herbert P. Sears respond to complaints?
Yes. Herbert P. Sears answered 99.3% 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. Its Response Score is 47/100 (grade D).
What do people complain about most with Herbert P. Sears?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (169), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (57), written notification about debt (64).
Is Herbert P. Sears legit?
Herbert P. Sears is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 540 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Herbert P. Sears legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Herbert P. Sears going up or down?
Up. There were 135 complaints in the last 12 months against 88 in the 12 before (+53%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Herbert P. Sears?
Complain to Herbert P. Sears 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 Herbert P. Sears complaints come from?
Most come from California (258), Texas (107), Florida (44). 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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