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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 368 complaints

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 28 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 53.7/100 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: Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. ranks ahead of 22% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 78% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 368 all-time complaints and a 99% timely-response rate.

22nd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
368
CFPB complaints, all-time
99%
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 Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.?

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. has accumulated 368 total CFPB complaints across 28 states, with 40 filed in the most recent 12 months against 328 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 10.9% 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 mine". The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 33% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 28 states, led by Florida with 287 and Georgia with 22. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 53.7/100 places Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

368

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

40

10.9% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

28

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

99%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

33%

high (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

53.7/100 composite

How does Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

54 Bottom 22% higher than 22% 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

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 98.9%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 33.1%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 50.0%

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

How does Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does GULF COAST COLLECTION BUREAU, INC. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
GULF COAST COLLECTION … National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
40
36
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
99%
94%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
33%
31%
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 - 94
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 80
Written notification about debt - 50
Communication tactics - 46
Disclosure verification of debt - 46
False statements or representation - 36
Electronic communications - 9
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 6
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1

Where do complaints against Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. come from?

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.

Across 28 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. contacts you

A grade of D signals how Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, 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 Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, 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 Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, 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 Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 368 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

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

What is Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 53.7/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 33% of cases.

In how many states does Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. operate? ▼

Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 28 states, with the most complaints from Florida (287 complaints).

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

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