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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 44 complaints

ADP Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 18 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about ADP Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 51.2/100 composite

This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of F: ADP Inc. ranks ahead of 17% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 83% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 44 all-time complaints and a 83% timely-response rate.

17th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
44
CFPB complaints, all-time
83%
answered inside the CFPB window
7
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 ADP Inc.?

ADP Inc. has accumulated 44 total CFPB complaints across 18 states, with 7 filed in the most recent 12 months against 37 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 15.9% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Attempted to collect wrong amount". The company posts a 83% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 18 states, led by Texas with 8 and New York with 7. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 51.2/100 places ADP Inc. in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

44

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

7

15.9% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

18

regional footprint

Timely response rate

83%

acceptable band

Reputation grade

F

51.2/100 composite

How does ADP Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

51 Bottom 17% higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 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

ADP Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 83.3%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 32.1%

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

How does ADP Inc. compare to its peers?

How does ADP Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
ADP Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
7
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
83%
94%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2016-09 2019-02

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 14
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 12
False statements or representation - 8
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 4
Electronic communications - 3
Communication tactics - 2
Written notification about debt - 1

Where do complaints against ADP Inc. come from?

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

Top states by complaints against ADP Inc.

Across 18 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if ADP Inc. contacts you

A grade of F signals how ADP 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 ADP 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 ADP 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 ADP Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about ADP Inc. is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Attempted to collect wrong amount". This is based on 44 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against ADP Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against ADP Inc. are falling. The company received 7 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is ADP Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

ADP Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 51.2/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does ADP Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

ADP Inc. has a 83% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does ADP Inc. operate? ▼

ADP Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 18 states, with the most complaints from Texas (8 complaints).

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

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