Key Takeaways

  • 2,372 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (1,934).
  • Timely response rate: 99.6%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 25.4% of resolved complaints.
2,372 Total complaints
99.6% Timely response rate
25.4% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against AmeriCollect break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 1,934 81.5%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 307 12.9%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 119 5.0%
Debt or credit management 5 0.2%
Credit reporting 4 0.2%
Credit card or prepaid card 2 0.1%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about AmeriCollect.

Attempts to collect debt not owed 772
Written notification about debt 504
Incorrect information on your report 209
False statements or representation 178
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 138
Communication tactics 130
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 104
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 99
Improper use of your report 85
Disclosure verification of debt 59

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 2,346 98.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 25 1.1%
Closed with monetary relief 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against AmeriCollect.

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against AmeriCollect

  1. Contact AmeriCollect 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 AmeriCollect have?

    AmeriCollect has 2,372 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about AmeriCollect?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 772 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against AmeriCollect?

    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 AmeriCollect respond to complaints on time?

    AmeriCollect has a 99.6% 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.