Key Takeaways

  • 108 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (97).
  • Timely response rate: 91.7%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 37.5% of resolved complaints.
108 Total complaints
91.7% Timely response rate
37.5% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Action Collection Service break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 97 89.8%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 7 6.5%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3 2.8%
Checking or savings account 1 0.9%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Action Collection Service.

Communication tactics 23
Attempts to collect debt not owed 21
False statements or representation 16
Written notification about debt 15
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
Disclosure verification of debt 6
Incorrect information on your report 5
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Closing an account 1

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Action Collection Service responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Action Collection Service has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 97 89.8%
Closed 8 7.4%
Closed with monetary relief 2 1.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1 0.9%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Action Collection Service.

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Action Collection Service

  1. Contact Action Collection Service directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Action Collection Service have?

    Action Collection Service has 108 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Action Collection Service?

    The most common issue reported is Communication tactics with 23 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Action Collection Service?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Action Collection Service respond to complaints on time?

    Action Collection Service has a 91.7% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.