Total CFPB complaints
11
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 11 complaints
Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 3 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
7 complaints
- Written notification about debt 2
Written notification about debt
2 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 1
Disclosure verification of debt
1 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
A
Grade A · 77.4/100 composite
This collector has an excellent complaint record — very few complaints relative to its size, with high response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc.?
Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 3 states, with 2 filed in the most recent 12 months against 9 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 18.2% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% 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 3 states, led by Minnesota with 9 and Georgia with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 77.4/100 places Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. in grade band A, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
2
18.2% of total history
Stable →
States active
3
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
A
77.4/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
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) 0.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 5.4%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. compare to its peers?
Collection Bureau of L… 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)
2016-11 2026-02
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed7 (%)
Written notification about debt2 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt1 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 6 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 2 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
Where do complaints against Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc.
Across 3 states with at least one filing
- Minnesota
Minnesota
9 complaints
- Georgia 1
Georgia
1 complaints
- Iowa 1
Iowa
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. have been stable. The company received 2 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. has a reputation grade of A (score: 77.4/100). This collector has an excellent complaint record — very few complaints relative to its size, with high response rates.
Does Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. operate? ▼
Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 3 states, with the most complaints from Minnesota (9 complaints).
What can I do if Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. 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 Collection Bureau of Little Falls, Inc. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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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 |