Key Takeaways

  • 5,684 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (4,487).
  • Timely response rate: 98.2%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 26.1% of resolved complaints.
5,684 Total complaints
98.2% Timely response rate
26.1% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 4,487 78.9%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 744 13.1%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 415 7.3%
Credit reporting 18 0.3%
Debt or credit management 7 0.1%
Credit card 4 0.1%
Consumer Loan 2 0.0%
Credit card or prepaid card 2 0.0%
Mortgage 2 0.0%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2 0.0%
Checking or savings account 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc..

Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,966
Written notification about debt 792
False statements or representation 736
Incorrect information on your report 656
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 370
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 261
Improper use of your report 214
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 165
Communication tactics 151
Disclosure verification of debt 133

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 5,652 99.4%
In progress 15 0.3%
Closed 9 0.2%
Closed with non-monetary relief 8 0.1%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.

  1. Contact Fair Collections & Outsourcing, 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 Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. have?

    Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. has 5,684 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 1,966 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Fair Collections & Outsourcing, 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 Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Fair Collections & Outsourcing, Inc. has a 98.2% 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.