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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 45 complaints

Northeast Collection Bureau - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 21 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Northeast Collection Bureau

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 37.2/100 composite

This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of F: Northeast Collection Bureau ranks ahead of 2% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 98% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 45 all-time complaints and a 16% timely-response rate.

2nd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
45
CFPB complaints, all-time
16%
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 Northeast Collection Bureau?

Northeast Collection Bureau has accumulated 45 total CFPB complaints across 21 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 45 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not mine". The company posts a 16% timely-response rate against a 10% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 21 states, led by Georgia with 9 and California with 5. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 37.2/100 places Northeast Collection Bureau in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

45

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

21

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

16%

below sla band

Consumer disputes

10%

low (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

F

37.2/100 composite

How does Northeast Collection Bureau's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

37 Bottom 2% higher than 2% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Above this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Above this entry. 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

Northeast Collection Bureau versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 15.6%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 9.8%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 37.5%

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

How does Northeast Collection Bureau compare to its peers?

How does Northeast Collection Bureau compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Northeast Collection B… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
17
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
16%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
10%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2019-08 2025-10

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 17
Communication tactics - 8
Improper contact or sharing of info - 7
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 6
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 2
Disclosure verification of debt - 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 1
False statements or representation - 1
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 1

Where do complaints against Northeast Collection Bureau come from?

Northeast Collection Bureau's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Northeast Collection Bureau

Across 21 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Northeast Collection Bureau contacts you

A grade of F signals how Northeast Collection Bureau'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 Northeast Collection Bureau 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 Northeast Collection Bureau 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 Northeast Collection Bureau? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Northeast Collection Bureau is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 45 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Northeast Collection Bureau increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Northeast Collection Bureau are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Northeast Collection Bureau's reputation grade? ▼

Northeast Collection Bureau has a reputation grade of F (score: 37.2/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Northeast Collection Bureau respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Northeast Collection Bureau has a 16% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 10% of cases.

In how many states does Northeast Collection Bureau operate? ▼

Northeast Collection Bureau has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 21 states, with the most complaints from Georgia (9 complaints).

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

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