This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade C 16 complaints

Accounts Research, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 1 states, reputation grade C.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Accounts Research, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

C

Grade C · 62.8/100 composite

This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of C: Accounts Research, Inc. ranks ahead of 52% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 48% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 16 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

52nd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
16
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Accounts Research, Inc.?

Accounts Research, Inc. has accumulated 16 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 16 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Disclosure verification of debt", narrowing to "Debt is not mine". The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 50% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 1 states, led by Tennessee with 16. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 62.8/100 places Accounts Research, Inc. in grade band C.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

16

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

1

limited footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

50%

high (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

C

62.8/100 composite

How does Accounts Research, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

63 52nd percentile higher than 52% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Accounts Research, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 50.0%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 1.8%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Accounts Research, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Accounts Research, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Accounts Research, Inc… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
50%
9%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2020-05 2025-07

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Disclosure verification of debt - 4
Communication tactics - 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 2
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 2
Improper contact or sharing of info - 2
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 1

Where do complaints against Accounts Research, Inc. come from?

Accounts Research, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Accounts Research, Inc.

Across 1 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Accounts Research, Inc. contacts you

A grade of C signals how Accounts Research, Inc.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Accounts Research, Inc. and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Accounts Research, Inc. ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Accounts Research, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Accounts Research, Inc. is "Disclosure verification of debt", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 16 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Accounts Research, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Accounts Research, Inc. are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Accounts Research, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Accounts Research, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 62.8/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Accounts Research, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Accounts Research, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 50% of cases.

In how many states does Accounts Research, Inc. operate? ▼

Accounts Research, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from Tennessee (16 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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