Total CFPB complaints
2
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 2 complaints
Collection Specialists, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Collection Specialists, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 62.3/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Collection Specialists, Inc.?
Collection Specialists, Inc. has accumulated 2 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 2 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 "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 50% timely-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 2 states, led by Kansas with 1 and North Dakota 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 62.3/100 places Collection Specialists, Inc. in grade band C, 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
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
50%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
C
62.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Collection Specialists, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 50.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Collection Specialists, Inc. compare to its peers?
Collection Specialists… 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)
2018-11 2020-02
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed1 (%)
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 | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
Where do complaints against Collection Specialists, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Collection Specialists, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Collection Specialists, Inc.
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Kansas
Kansas
1 complaints
- North Dakota
North Dakota
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Collection Specialists, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Collection Specialists, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 2 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Collection Specialists, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Collection Specialists, Inc. have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Collection Specialists, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Collection Specialists, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 62.3/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Collection Specialists, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Collection Specialists, Inc. has a 50% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Collection Specialists, Inc. operate? ▼
Collection Specialists, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Kansas (1 complaints).
What can I do if Collection Specialists, 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 Specialists, Inc. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Primary source data
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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 |