Total CFPB complaints
4
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 4 complaints
Locate Services LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 4 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Locate Services LLC
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
1 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 66.9/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Locate Services LLC?
Locate Services LLC has accumulated 4 total CFPB complaints across 4 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 3 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 25.0% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt was paid", 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 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 4 states, led by Ohio with 1 and Virginia 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 66.9/100 places Locate Services LLC in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
1
25.0% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
4
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
50%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
66.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Locate Services LLC 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.
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 7.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Locate Services LLC compare to its peers?
Locate Services LLC 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)
2015-05 2026-02
Top Consumer Issues
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed1 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed1 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
Where do complaints against Locate Services LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Locate Services LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Locate Services LLC
Across 4 states with at least one filing
- Ohio
Ohio
1 complaints
- Virginia
Virginia
1 complaints
- Missouri
Missouri
1 complaints
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Locate Services LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Locate Services LLC is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt was paid". This is based on 4 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Locate Services LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Locate Services LLC are rising. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Locate Services LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Locate Services LLC has a reputation grade of B (score: 66.9/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Locate Services LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Locate Services LLC has a 50% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Locate Services LLC operate? ▼
Locate Services LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 4 states, with the most complaints from Ohio (1 complaints).
What can I do if Locate Services 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 Locate Services 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 |