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Professional Collectors complaints
Filed under Professional Collectors Corp.
Consumers have filed 105 complaints about Professional Collectors since 2018, 32 of them in the last 12 months (+14% on the year before). It answered 100% on time and closed 6% with relief for the customer - less often than a typical debt collector. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed.
Average response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 105
- Last 12 months
- 32
- Answered on time
- 100%
- Closed with relief
- 6%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- #409 of 1,963
Since August 2018
+14% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 7, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Professional Collectors complaints by month
The busiest month was November 2023 (6 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 14% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Professional Collectors answered last 12 months
- Closed with non-monetary relief26.2%
- Closed with explanation3093.8%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time45/45100% on time
- Relief for customers5/406.2% closed with relief
- Complaint trend9/15+14% vs last year
What Professional Collectors complaints are about
Top Professional Collectors problems
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 25
- Debt was paid 4
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 3
- Debt was result of identity theft 2
Where Professional Collectors complaints come from
Most complaints: Wisconsin (82), Illinois (11), Georgia (3), Alabama (1), Pennsylvania (1).
Professional Collectors compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Out TechDebt collection | 50 | 33 | C |
| 2 | The Moore Law GroupDebt collection | 60 | 33 | C |
| 3 | MiraMed Revenue GroupDebt collection | 52 | 32 | C |
| 4 | HovgDebt collection | 60 | 32 | C |
| 5 | Elevate RecoveriesDebt collection | 46 | 32 | D |
| 6 | North American Credit ServicesDebt collection | 52 | 32 | C |
| 7 | UscbDebt collection | 59 | 32 | C |
| 8 | Professional CollectorsDebt collection | 59 | 32 | C |
Compare side by side: Professional Collectors vs Out Tech · Professional Collectors vs The Moore Law Group · Professional Collectors vs MiraMed Revenue Group · Professional Collectors vs Hovg
What people say about Professional Collectors
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Fixed |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Fixed |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your report | Explained |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| May 29, 2026 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemProblem with personal statement of dispute | Explained |
| May 23, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| May 19, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| May 19, 2026 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperly | Explained |
| May 18, 2026 | Debt collection | Electronic communicationsContacted before 8am or after 9pm | Explained |
| May 9, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount status incorrect | Explained |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | Explained |
Questions about Professional Collectors
How many complaints does Professional Collectors have?
Professional Collectors has 105 complaints on record since August 2018, including 32 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 859 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Professional Collectors respond to complaints?
Yes. Professional Collectors answered 100% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 6% 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 59/100 (grade C).
What do people complain about most with Professional Collectors?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (34), false statements or representation (15), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (8).
Is Professional Collectors legit?
Professional Collectors is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 105 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Professional Collectors legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Professional Collectors going up or down?
Up. There were 32 complaints in the last 12 months against 28 in the 12 before (+14%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Professional Collectors?
Complain to Professional 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 Professional Collectors complaints come from?
Most come from Wisconsin (82), Illinois (11), 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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