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Summit A*R complaints
Filed under Summit A*R, Inc.
Consumers have filed 664 complaints about Summit A*R since 2014, 338 of them in the last 12 months (+106% on the year before). It answered 97.9% 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
- 664
- Last 12 months
- 338
- Answered on time
- 97.9%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 13
- Rank
- #99 of 1,963
Since July 2014
+106% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 29, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Summit A*R complaints by month
The busiest month was June 2026 (40 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 106% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Summit A*R answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation338100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time36/4597.9% on time
- Relief for customers0/400% closed with relief
- Complaint trend0/15+106% vs last year
What Summit A*R complaints are about
Top Summit A*R problems last 12 months
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 205
- Debt was result of identity theft 44
- Debt was paid 19
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 2
Where Summit A*R complaints come from
Most complaints: Florida (147), Texas (83), California (68), Georgia (46), Illinois (30).
Summit A*R compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedars Business ServicesDebt collection | 50 | 358 | C |
| 2 | January TechnologiesDebt collection | 49 | 356 | D |
| 3 | Kimball, Tirey & St. JohnDebt collection | 35 | 338 | D |
| 4 | Summit A*RDebt collection | 36 | 338 | D |
| 5 | Concord ServicingDebt collection | 48 | 318 | D |
| 6 | AmeriCollectDebt collection | 35 | 318 | D |
| 7 | Diverse Funding AssociatesDebt collection | 46 | 315 | D |
| 8 | Firstsource Business Process ServicesDebt collection | 52 | 311 | C |
Compare side by side: Summit A*R vs Cedars Business Services · Summit A*R vs January Technologies · Summit A*R vs Kimball, Tirey & St. John · Summit A*R vs Concord Servicing
What people say about Summit A*R
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation belongs to someone else | Explained |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
Questions about Summit A*R
How many complaints does Summit A*R have?
Summit A*R has 664 complaints on record since July 2014, including 338 in the last 12 months and 13 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 241 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Summit A*R respond to complaints?
Yes. Summit A*R answered 97.9% 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 36/100 (grade D).
What do people complain about most with Summit A*R?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (270), written notification about debt (99), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (69).
Is Summit A*R legit?
Summit A*R is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 664 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Summit A*R legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Summit A*R going up or down?
Up. There were 338 complaints in the last 12 months against 164 in the 12 before (+106%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Summit A*R?
Complain to Summit A*R 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 Summit A*R complaints come from?
Most come from Florida (147), Texas (83), California (68). 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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