Total CFPB complaints
18
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 18 complaints
Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 11 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
6 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
3 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
3 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action 1
Taking/threatening an illegal action
1 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
D
Grade D · 53.2/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC?
Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC has accumulated 18 total CFPB complaints across 11 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 18 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 "Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly", narrowing to "Talked to a third-party about your debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 39% 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 11 states, led by California with 5 and Kansas 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 53.2/100 places Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC in grade band D, 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
11
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
39%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
53.2/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 38.9%
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 19.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC compare to its peers?
Greater Collection Age… 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)
2016-08 2021-01
Top Consumer Issues
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly3 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed6 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action3 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action1 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed1 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Most common issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 1 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language | 1 |
Where do complaints against Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC
Across 11 states with at least one filing
- California
California
5 complaints
- Kansas
Kansas
3 complaints
- Texas
Texas
2 complaints
- North Carolina 1
North Carolina
1 complaints
- Illinois 1
Illinois
1 complaints
- Michigan 1
Michigan
1 complaints
- Ohio 1
Ohio
1 complaints
- Virginia 1
Virginia
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC is "Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly", specifically "Talked to a third-party about your debt". This is based on 18 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 53.2/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC has a 39% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC operate? ▼
Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 11 states, with the most complaints from California (5 complaints).
What can I do if Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC 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 Greater Collection Agency Bureau, LLC 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 |