Key Takeaways

  • 1,669 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (1,445).
  • Timely response rate: 99.9%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 25.0% of resolved complaints.
1,669 Total complaints
99.9% Timely response rate
25.0% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

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

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 1,445 86.6%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 185 11.1%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 30 1.8%
Credit reporting 7 0.4%
Checking or savings account 1 0.1%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 1 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Franklin Collection Service, Inc..

Attempts to collect debt not owed 621
Written notification about debt 270
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 189
Incorrect information on your report 130
False statements or representation 103
Communication tactics 86
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 79
Disclosure verification of debt 63
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 48
Improper use of your report 25

Company Response Breakdown

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 1,664 99.7%
Closed 3 0.2%
Closed with monetary relief 2 0.1%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Franklin Collection Service, Inc..

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

  1. Contact Franklin Collection Service, 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 Franklin Collection Service, Inc. have?

    Franklin Collection Service, Inc. has 1,669 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Franklin Collection Service, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 621 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Franklin Collection Service, 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 Franklin Collection Service, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Franklin Collection Service, Inc. has a 99.9% 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.