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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 359 complaints

American Collections Enterprise, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 26 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about American Collections Enterprise, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 55.3/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: American Collections Enterprise, Inc. ranks ahead of 26% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 74% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 359 all-time complaints and a 99% timely-response rate.

26th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
359
CFPB complaints, all-time
99%
answered inside the CFPB window
5
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 American Collections Enterprise, Inc.?

American Collections Enterprise, Inc. has accumulated 359 total CFPB complaints across 26 states, with 5 filed in the most recent 12 months against 354 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 1.4% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 27% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 26 states, led by Maryland with 182 and Virginia with 79. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.3/100 places American Collections Enterprise, Inc. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

359

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

5

1.4% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

26

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

99%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

27%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

55.3/100 composite

How does American Collections Enterprise, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

55 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

American Collections Enterprise, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 98.9%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 27.1%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 46.4%

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

How does American Collections Enterprise, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does American Collections Enterprise, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
American Collections E… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
5
106
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
99%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
27%
17%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2019-08 2023-04

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 122
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 61
Written notification about debt - 54
Communication tactics - 42
False statements or representation - 32
Disclosure verification of debt - 28
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 10
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 5
Improper contact or sharing of info - 3
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 2

Where do complaints against American Collections Enterprise, Inc. come from?

American Collections Enterprise, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against American Collections Enterprise, Inc.

Across 26 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if American Collections Enterprise, Inc. contacts you

A grade of D signals how American Collections Enterprise, 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 American Collections Enterprise, 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 American Collections Enterprise, 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 American Collections Enterprise, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about American Collections Enterprise, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 359 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against American Collections Enterprise, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against American Collections Enterprise, Inc. are falling. The company received 5 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is American Collections Enterprise, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

American Collections Enterprise, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.3/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does American Collections Enterprise, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

American Collections Enterprise, Inc. has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 27% of cases.

In how many states does American Collections Enterprise, Inc. operate? ▼

American Collections Enterprise, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 26 states, with the most complaints from Maryland (182 complaints).

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

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