Afni Collections

Afni Inc is a debt collection agency, which receives a lot of consumer complaints to our law firm for debt harassment. Find out who they are, why they might calling, and how you can stop them.

Who is AFNI Collections?

AFNI is a third-party debt collection agency based in Illinois. It has received consumer complaints alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), including improper contact or sharing of information and threatening to take actions that cannot legally be taken. If you have been contacted by this debt collector, make sure you understand your rights before responding.

Is AFNI Collections a scam?

AFNI is a legitimate debt collection agency. By the time the company launched in 1936, AFNI has been expanding. It is a privately held company that has over 6,000 employees. They run both first-party and third party collections, in addition to insurance subrogation. While the company works with almost every business, it specializes in telecommunications, health care, and insurance. It is said that they connect with customers through many diverse channels, including telephone, web chat, and texting.

How many Complaints are there against AFNI Inc?

As of March 2017, the Better Business Bureau reported 657 closed AFNI complaints over the previous few decades, including 214 Afni complaints over the past 12 months. Surprisingly, the BBB provides them woth an A+ rating. Additionally, Justia lists 31 complaints filed in federal court in 2016 alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, three alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and one alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Moreover, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) lists 520 closed Afni Collections complaints for 2016.