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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 4,498 complaints

Diversified Consultants, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 51 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Diversified Consultants, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 56.6/100 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: Diversified Consultants, Inc. ranks ahead of 30% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 70% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 4,498 all-time complaints and a 99% timely-response rate.

30th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
4,498
CFPB complaints, all-time
99%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
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 Diversified Consultants, Inc.?

Diversified Consultants, Inc. has accumulated 4,498 total CFPB complaints across 51 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 4,498 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 14% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 51 states, led by California with 553 and Texas with 500. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 56.6/100 places Diversified Consultants, Inc. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

4,498

high-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

51

nationwide footprint

Timely response rate

99%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

14%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

56.6/100 composite

How does Diversified Consultants, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

57 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

Diversified Consultants, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 99.5%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 13.9%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 91.1%

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

How does Diversified Consultants, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Diversified Consultants, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Diversified Consultant… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
2,315
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
99%
98%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
14%
23%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2024-04 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 1,480
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 879
Written notification about debt - 668
Communication tactics - 541
Disclosure verification of debt - 360
False statements or representation - 305
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 138
Improper contact or sharing of info - 91
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 21
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 15

Where do complaints against Diversified Consultants, Inc. come from?

Diversified Consultants, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Diversified Consultants, Inc.

Across 51 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Diversified Consultants, Inc. contacts you

A grade of D signals how Diversified Consultants, 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 Diversified Consultants, 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 Diversified Consultants, 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 Diversified Consultants, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Diversified Consultants, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 4,498 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Diversified Consultants, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Diversified Consultants, Inc. are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Diversified Consultants, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Diversified Consultants, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 56.6/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Diversified Consultants, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Diversified Consultants, Inc. has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 14% of cases.

In how many states does Diversified Consultants, Inc. operate? ▼

Diversified Consultants, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 51 states, with the most complaints from California (553 complaints).

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

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