Key Takeaways

  • 29 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (27).
  • Timely response rate: 100.0%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 0.0% of resolved complaints.
29 Total complaints
100.0% Timely response rate
0.0% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against American Collection Systems, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 27 93.1%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1 3.4%
Debt or credit management 1 3.4%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about American Collection Systems, Inc..

Attempts to collect debt not owed 7
Written notification about debt 7
Communication tactics 5
False statements or representation 3
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 3
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1
Didn't provide services promised 1
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 26 89.7%
Closed with monetary relief 3 10.3%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against American Collection Systems, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against American Collection Systems, Inc.

  1. Contact American Collection Systems, Inc. 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 American Collection Systems, Inc. have?

    American Collection Systems, Inc. has 29 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about American Collection Systems, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 7 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against American Collection Systems, Inc.?

    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 American Collection Systems, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    American Collection Systems, Inc. has a 100.0% 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.