First National Collection Bureau specializes in aged consumer debt that original creditors have already written off, which means every account they contact you about carries a higher risk of expired statutes of limitations and inaccurate balances. According to BBB records and federal court filings, FNCB has accumulated more than 100 BBB complaints and 420 federal lawsuits, with the CFPB alleging failures in credit reporting accuracy and dispute investigation. Knowing which laws apply to FNCB’s specific business model gives you a measurable advantage before you respond.
Key Takeaways
- First National Collection Bureau (FNCB) is a third-party debt collector at 50 W Liberty St, Suite 250, Reno, NV 89501 (also PO Box 1259, Oaks, PA 19456), operating under fncbnv.com and payfncb.com for over 35 years.
- According to federal court records, FNCB has faced more than 420 FDCPA lawsuits. The 2019 CFPB enforcement action alleged FNCB failed to maintain reasonable credit reporting accuracy procedures and did not properly investigate consumer disputes related to identity theft.
- FNCB specializes in purchasing aged, written-off consumer debt at fractions of face value. That business model creates specific validation and chain-of-title vulnerabilities consumers should exploit immediately upon first contact.
- The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and TCPA each apply to FNCB’s documented conduct. Each statute carries its own separate damages track.
- FDCPA violations carry up to $1,000 per claim. TCPA violations carry $500 to $1,500 per unauthorized robocall. FCRA willful violations carry $100 to $1,000 each.
- The Wood Firm PLLC handles these cases on contingency. If FNCB violated federal law, they pay attorney fees.
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Who Is First National Collection Bureau
First National Collection Bureau (FNCB) is a third-party debt collection agency based in Reno, Nevada, specializing in aged consumer debt that original creditors have already written off as uncollectable. They have operated for over 35 years and collect for retail, telecommunications, and financial creditors. fncbnv.com and payfncb.com are real FNCB-operated sites, not a credit bureau and not a scam.
- Also Known As: FNCB, 1st National Col Bur, 1st Nat Col Bur, fncbnv, First National Collections Bureau
- Address: 50 W Liberty St, Suite 250, Reno, NV 89501 | PO Box 1259, Oaks, PA 19456
- Phone: 800-824-6191 | (800) 824-6191 | +1 800-824-6191 | 8008246191
- Website: fncbnv.com | payfncb.com
- BBB Profile: First National Collection Bureau BBB listing
FNCB buys written-off debt portfolios for fractions of the original balance, then attempts to collect the full stated amount. In our practice, we pull chain-of-title documentation on every FNCB file first, because aged-debt portfolios routinely fail validation at the ownership transfer step. A gap there means FNCB may have no legal standing to collect.
First National Collection Bureau Phone Numbers to Recognize
FNCB operates from multiple outbound numbers. Consumers reporting to the BBB and CFPB have identified the following as active FNCB contact lines:
- 800-824-6191 | (800) 824-6191 | +1 800-824-6191 | 8008246191
- 855-662-8469 | (855) 662-8469 | +1 855-662-8469 | 8556628469
- 775-322-0444 | (775) 322-0444 | +1 775-322-0444 | 7753220444
- 888-307-4407 | (888) 307-4407 | +1 888-307-4407 | 8883074407
- 775-412-4499 | (775) 412-4499 | +1 775-412-4499 | 7754124499
- 203-649-1212 | (203) 649-1212 | +1 203-649-1212 | 2036491212
- 775-829-3790 | (775) 829-3790 | +1 775-829-3790 | 7758293790
- 833-209-8643 | (833) 209-8643 | +1 833-209-8643 | 8332098643
Log every call with the date, time, exact inbound number, and a summary of what the caller said. Note whether the call used a prerecorded message. That log becomes your evidence file. Review how many times a debt collection agency can legally call you per day before the next contact arrives.
Why Is First National Collection Bureau Calling You
First National Collection Bureau is calling you because a creditor sold your written-off account to them for collection. Unlike agencies that collect recently delinquent accounts, FNCB specifically targets aged debt, often purchased for pennies on the dollar, which creates pressure to collect the full stated amount regardless of documentation quality. Receiving their call does not confirm you owe the debt or that the statute of limitations remains open. Request written debt validation before discussing any account, and verify the statute of limitations before any payment.
First National Collection Bureau Tactics That May Violate Federal Law
According to BBB complaint records, CFPB complaints, and federal court filings, consumers have allegedly described these FNCB behaviors. Each one, if documented, maps onto a specific FDCPA or FCRA prohibition.
- Attempting to collect debt collection on accounts where FNCB allegedly cannot produce a complete ownership chain
- Reporting inaccurate account information to credit bureaus, which the 2019 CFPB action specifically alleged
- Allegedly failing to properly investigate consumer disputes, particularly disputes involving identity theft
- Calling before 8 AM or after 9 PM local time
- Allegedly calling consumers at their job after being told to stop
- Allegedly using prerecorded or autodialed messages to cell phones without prior written consent
- Continuing calls after receiving a written cease-and-desist request
- Allegedly discussing accounts with unauthorized third parties
Is First National Collection Bureau a Scam
First National Collection Bureau is a real, licensed debt collection agency, but licensed does not mean every tactic is legal. FNCB has operated for over 35 years under active state licensure, confirming they are not an impersonation scam.
Their legitimacy does not insulate their conduct from federal scrutiny. According to BBB records, FNCB has accumulated more than 100 complaints and 420 FDCPA lawsuits. The 2019 CFPB action alleged FNCB failed to maintain reasonable credit reporting accuracy and did not properly investigate identity theft disputes. In our practice, we examine every FNCB credit reporting entry alongside dispute response letters, because that exact failure was the center of the CFPB’s 2019 case. An inaccurate report that FNCB failed to correct after a dispute may support both an FCRA and an independent FDCPA claim.
Is First National Collection Bureau Banned by the FTC
No. First National Collection Bureau has not received an FTC ban or consent order. No permanent injunction against FNCB appears in the FTC’s public enforcement records as of the date of this article.
The CFPB, however, took direct enforcement action against FNCB in 2019, alleging systemic failures in credit reporting accuracy and dispute handling. The FTC’s debt collection guidance covers the same conduct, and consumers can file parallel complaints with both agencies. Similar patterns appear at United Collection Bureau and National Debt Collection.
Has First National Collection Bureau Been Sued in Federal Court
Yes. First National Collection Bureau has been named in more than 420 federal lawsuits and faced a 2019 CFPB enforcement action. Court filings allege a pattern of FDCPA violations and credit reporting failures.
- CFPB vs. First National Collection Bureau (2019): The CFPB alleged FNCB failed to maintain reasonable credit reporting accuracy and did not properly investigate consumer disputes, particularly identity theft claims.
- Gancio v. FNCB (2017): Class action filings allege improper debt collection practices regarding validation of debts.
- Bodine v. First National Collection Bureau (2010): Court filings allege violations of debt collection practice requirements.
- Diana v. First National Collection Bureau: Filings allege improper collection practices on the underlying account.
In our practice, we pull the credit reporting entry, dispute correspondence, and original account transfer documentation on every FNCB file at intake, because the CFPB action identified those exact documents as FNCB’s weak point. If your file shows an inaccurate entry that survived a dispute, that sequence may already give you a viable FCRA claim.
What Federal Laws Apply to First National Collection Bureau
Three federal statutes govern FNCB’s documented conduct. Each carries its own damages track and applies independently.
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Applies to every third-party collector. Harassment, false representations, and validation failures each carry up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act: The 2019 CFPB action directly alleged FNCB violated FCRA furnisher obligations. Inaccurate reporting and failure to investigate disputes carry $100 to $1,000 per willful violation.
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act: Autodialed or prerecorded calls to your cell without prior consent carry $500 per call, rising to $1,500 for willful violations.
How to Stop First National Collection Bureau from Calling You
Three legally recognized methods stop FNCB calls. Each triggers specific federal obligations on their side.
- Request written debt validation. Send a written request within 30 days of first contact. FNCB must halt collection until they verify the debt and a complete ownership chain from the original creditor. For aged debt, that chain-of-title is where validation most commonly fails. If they cannot produce it, collection must cease permanently.
- Send a written cease-and-desist. Under 15 U.S.C. 1692c(c), once FNCB receives your written demand, they may only call once more to confirm they are stopping or to notify you of specific legal action. Send by USPS certified mail with return receipt. Every subsequent call is a standalone FDCPA violation.
- Retain legal counsel. Once FNCB receives notice you have an attorney, all contact must route to counsel. Calls to you after that notice violate the FDCPA, and contact typically stops within 48 hours.
Can First National Collection Bureau Sue You or Garnish Your Wages
Yes, FNCB can sue, but only if the debt is within your state’s statute of limitations and they hold documentation proving ownership. Because FNCB specializes in aged debt, the limitations period is often already expired, and most states set a three-to-six-year window on credit card and medical debt. FNCB cannot win in court on a time-barred debt even if they keep calling.
FNCB cannot garnish wages without first winning a judgment and completing the state garnishment process. Any representative who threatens immediate garnishment without a judgment makes a statement that potentially violates 15 U.S.C. 1692e(4), a standalone FDCPA violation regardless of whether the debt is valid.
How to File a Complaint Against First National Collection Bureau
Filing complaints creates a regulatory record and triggers concurrent oversight. Submit to all of the following for maximum effect.
- CFPB: File at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB already took enforcement action against FNCB in 2019; a new complaint enters the same database and requires a response within 15 days.
- FTC: File at consumer.ftc.gov. Complaint volume helps the FTC identify enforcement targets.
- Nevada Attorney General: File at ag.nv.gov. FNCB is based in Reno, giving the AG direct jurisdiction.
- BBB: File at bbb.org. FNCB’s existing 100+ complaints create a public pattern record.
Regulatory complaints and private lawsuits run concurrently. Filing does not waive your right to pursue a separate FDCPA or FCRA claim.
How to Remove First National Collection Bureau from Your Credit Report
Yes, FNCB can report a collection account to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, but that reporting must comply with the FCRA. The 2019 CFPB action specifically alleged FNCB failed to maintain reasonable accuracy procedures, meaning inaccurate entries are a documented pattern, not an isolated risk.
Pull free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and check for an incorrect balance, wrong creditor name, or inaccurate delinquency date, which is often misreported on aged debt FNCB purchased from another buyer. In our practice, we examine whether FNCB re-inserted a deleted entry without five-day written notice, because that sequence is a standalone FCRA violation, and we check whether dispute letters acknowledged identity theft claims, since that exact failure centered the 2019 CFPB action.
How The Wood Firm PLLC Helps Stop First National Collection Bureau Harassment
The Wood Firm PLLC represents consumers in FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA claims against collectors like First National Collection Bureau. When a file comes in, we pull the chain-of-title documents, credit reporting entries, and dispute correspondence simultaneously, because the CFPB’s 2019 action identified credit reporting accuracy and dispute handling as FNCB’s documented vulnerabilities. We have also stopped harassment from United Credit Recovery Bureau, Professional Bureau of Collections, and Diversified Recovery Bureau.
We represent consumers exclusively, never creditors or collectors. After you contact us, FNCB must route all communications to our office. Call The Wood Firm PLLC at +1-844-638-1122 for a free case review. We work on contingency, and if FNCB violated federal law, they pay our fees.
If First National Collection Bureau reported inaccurate data, ignored a dispute, or called your cell phone with a prerecorded message, visit our contact page or call +1-844-638-1122 for a free case review. The Wood Firm PLLC handles these cases on contingency. If they violated federal law, they pay our fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About First National Collection Bureau
Is First National Collection Bureau legit
First National Collection Bureau is a real, licensed debt collection agency based in Reno, Nevada. Being licensed does not mean every tactic is legal. According to BBB records and federal court filings, FNCB has accumulated more than 100 BBB complaints and 420 federal lawsuits, and the CFPB took direct enforcement action against them in 2019.
What are fncbnv.com and payfncb.com
fncbnv.com and payfncb.com are First National Collection Bureau’s official website and payment portal. Both are real FNCB-operated sites, not scams. Before paying through payfncb.com, request written debt validation, confirm the debt is within your state’s statute of limitations, and verify FNCB can document ownership from the original creditor.
Who does First National Collection Bureau collect for
According to the draft research, FNCB collects for retail creditors including Sears and Best Buy, telecommunications providers including Verizon, and financial institutions. They specialize in purchasing aged, written-off accounts that original creditors have already deemed uncollectable.
Can First National Collection Bureau sue you for old debt
FNCB can file a civil lawsuit only if the debt remains within your state’s statute of limitations. Most states set three to six years for credit card debt. Because FNCB specializes in aged accounts, many debts they attempt to collect are already time-barred. Making any payment on a time-barred debt may restart the clock in some states.
How do I stop First National Collection Bureau from calling
Send a written cease-and-desist via USPS certified mail with return receipt. Once FNCB receives it, they may only call once more to confirm they are stopping or to notify you of specific legal action. Every subsequent call is a standalone FDCPA violation worth up to $1,000.
Does First National Collection Bureau report to credit bureaus
Yes. The 2019 CFPB action specifically alleged FNCB failed to maintain reasonable credit reporting accuracy procedures. If FNCB reports an inaccurate balance, wrong account status, or an entry that reappears after a prior dispute, those failures may constitute standalone FCRA violations carrying $100 to $1,000 per willful inaccuracy.
What is the First National Collection Bureau phone number
FNCB’s primary reported line is 800-824-6191. They also operate from 855-662-8469, 775-322-0444, 888-307-4407, 775-412-4499, and additional numbers. Log the date, time, inbound number, and caller’s statements every time any of these lines contact you.
Start Your FNCB Evidence File Before the Next Call Arrives
Every FNCB call after a documented violation builds your FDCPA claim. Every inaccurate credit entry that survives a dispute opens an FCRA track. Every prerecorded cell call without consent adds $500 to $1,500. The FDCPA window closes at one year from each violation. Call +1-844-638-1122 for a free case review. The Wood Firm PLLC works on contingency, and FNCB pays attorney fees if they violated federal law.
Jeff Wood represents consumers exclusively, never creditors or collectors. He holds federal court admissions across 9 districts, including all courts of AR, CO, NM, and TX. He practices from Little Rock, AR.
