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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 254 complaints

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 25 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 57.1/100 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: Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc ranks ahead of 32% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 68% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 254 all-time complaints and a 92% timely-response rate.

32nd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
254
CFPB complaints, all-time
92%
answered inside the CFPB window
40
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 Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc?

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc has accumulated 254 total CFPB complaints across 25 states, with 40 filed in the most recent 12 months against 214 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 15.7% 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 92% timely-response rate against a 14% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 25 states, led by Florida with 104 and Alabama with 28. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 57.1/100 places Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

254

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

40

15.7% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

25

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

92%

good band

Consumer disputes

14%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

57.1/100 composite

How does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

57 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 92.3%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 14.3%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 44.6%

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

How does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc compare to its peers?

How does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Collection Bureau of F… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
40
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
92%
84%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
14%
24%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2018-11 2020-10

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 98
Written notification about debt - 64
False statements or representation - 46
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 20
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 11
Communication tactics - 7
Disclosure verification of debt - 7
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1

Where do complaints against Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc come from?

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc

Across 25 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc contacts you

A grade of D signals how Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, 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 Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, 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 Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, 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 Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 254 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc are falling. The company received 40 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc's reputation grade? ▼

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc has a reputation grade of D (score: 57.1/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc has a 92% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 14% of cases.

In how many states does Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc operate? ▼

Collection Bureau of Fort Walton Beach, Inc has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 25 states, with the most complaints from Florida (104 complaints).

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

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