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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 13 complaints

Nickel City Group LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 11 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Nickel City Group LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 58.8/100 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: Nickel City Group LLC ranks ahead of 38% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 62% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 13 all-time complaints and a 85% timely-response rate.

38th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
13
CFPB complaints, all-time
85%
answered inside the CFPB window
1
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 Nickel City Group LLC?

Nickel City Group LLC has accumulated 13 total CFPB complaints across 11 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 12 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 7.7% 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 "Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official". The company posts a 85% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 11 states, led by Florida with 3 and Arizona with 1. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 58.8/100 places Nickel City Group LLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

13

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

1

7.7% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

11

regional footprint

Timely response rate

85%

acceptable band

Reputation grade

D

58.8/100 composite

How does Nickel City Group LLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

59 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

Nickel City Group LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 84.6%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 19.6%

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

How does Nickel City Group LLC compare to its peers?

How does Nickel City Group LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Nickel City Group LLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
1
1
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
85%
75%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
38%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2016-12 2022-06

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 4
False statements or representation - 4
Communication tactics - 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 1
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 1

Where do complaints against Nickel City Group LLC come from?

Nickel City Group LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Nickel City Group LLC

Across 11 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Nickel City Group LLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Nickel City Group LLC'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 Nickel City Group LLC 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 Nickel City Group LLC 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 Nickel City Group LLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Nickel City Group LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official". This is based on 13 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Nickel City Group LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Nickel City Group LLC are falling. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Nickel City Group LLC's reputation grade? ▼

Nickel City Group LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 58.8/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Nickel City Group LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Nickel City Group LLC has a 85% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does Nickel City Group LLC operate? ▼

Nickel City Group LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 11 states, with the most complaints from Florida (3 complaints).

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

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