Total CFPB complaints
3
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 3 complaints
American Professional Collections — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 1 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about American Professional Collections
- Improper contact or sharing of info
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt
Disclosure verification of debt
1 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 75.4/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about American Professional Collections?
American Professional Collections has accumulated 3 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 3 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Improper contact or sharing of info", narrowing to "Contacted me after I asked not to", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 67% timely-response rate against a 0% consumer-dispute-after-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 1 states, led by California with 3, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 75.4/100 places American Professional Collections in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
1
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
67%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
75.4/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How American Professional Collections performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 66.7%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
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 American Professional Collections compare to its peers?
American Professional … National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2015-02 2017-03
Top Consumer Issues
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt1 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Most common issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted me after I asked not to
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Contacted me after I asked not to | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Right to dispute notice not received | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
Where do complaints against American Professional Collections come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against American Professional Collections. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against American Professional Collections
Across 1 states with at least one filing
- California
California
3 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against American Professional Collections? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about American Professional Collections is "Improper contact or sharing of info", specifically "Contacted me after I asked not to". This is based on 3 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against American Professional Collections increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against American Professional Collections have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is American Professional Collections's reputation grade? ▼
American Professional Collections has a reputation grade of B (score: 75.4/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does American Professional Collections respond to consumer complaints? ▼
American Professional Collections has a 67% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does American Professional Collections operate? ▼
American Professional Collections has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from California (3 complaints).
What can I do if American Professional Collections is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If American Professional Collections violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
Consumer Guides
Primary source data
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Related
Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |