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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 168 complaints

Renton Collections Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 12 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Renton Collections Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 45.5/100 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: Renton Collections Inc. ranks ahead of 8% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 92% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 168 all-time complaints and a 61% timely-response rate.

8th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
168
CFPB complaints, all-time
61%
answered inside the CFPB window
7
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 Renton Collections Inc.?

Renton Collections Inc. has accumulated 168 total CFPB complaints across 12 states, with 7 filed in the most recent 12 months against 161 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 4.2% 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 "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". The company posts a 61% timely-response rate against a 22% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 12 states, led by Washington with 145 and California with 9. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 45.5/100 places Renton Collections Inc. in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

168

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

7

4.2% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

12

regional footprint

Timely response rate

61%

below sla band

Consumer disputes

22%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

F

45.5/100 composite

How does Renton Collections Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

45 Bottom 8% higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Renton Collections Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 61.1%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 21.5%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 21.4%

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

How does Renton Collections Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Renton Collections Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Renton Collections Inc… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
7
15
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
61%
95%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
22%
23%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2014-11 2025-11

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 43
Written notification about debt - 36
Communication tactics - 27
False statements or representation - 19
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 17
Disclosure verification of debt - 15
Improper contact or sharing of info - 4
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 3
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 3
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 1

Where do complaints against Renton Collections Inc. come from?

Renton Collections Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Renton Collections Inc.

Across 12 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Renton Collections Inc. contacts you

A grade of F signals how Renton Collections 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 Renton Collections 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 Renton Collections 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 Renton Collections Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Renton Collections Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 168 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Renton Collections Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Renton Collections Inc. are falling. The company received 7 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Renton Collections Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Renton Collections Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 45.5/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Renton Collections Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Renton Collections Inc. has a 61% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 22% of cases.

In how many states does Renton Collections Inc. operate? ▼

Renton Collections Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 12 states, with the most complaints from Washington (145 complaints).

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

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