Is Applied Business Services Inc. on Your Credit Report?
Short answer: Applied Business Services Inc. (Security Collection Agency) is a real, legitimate third-party collection agency based in Edenton, NC. It is not a scam — but a legitimate collector can still report a debt that is inaccurate, unverified, past the statute of limitations, or not even yours. You have the right to demand proof before you pay a cent.
Who Is Applied Business Services Inc.?
Applied Business Services Inc. runs its third-party collection agency operation from Edenton, NC. It also does business as Security Collection Agency, which is the name that may appear on your credit report or in a collection letter. Accounts it handles typically involve commercial and b2b accounts. It has 124 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB.
You may also see this company on your report or in letters as: Security Collection Agency, Applied Business Services.
What most people don't know about Security Collection Agency:
Applied Business Services Inc. holds an active collection-agency registration with the West Virginia Tax Division, which lists its address of record as 617 Soundside Rd, Edenton, NC 27932-8922. Federal CFPB records log 124 debt-collection complaints against it, most commonly "attempts to collect debt not owed" (52, 42% of its file), followed by "written notification about debt" (21). Of those, 35 logged as an untimely response. The largest share came from consumers in NC (28).
Why Is Security Collection Agency on My Credit Report?
Applied Business Services Inc. typically collects commercial and b2b accounts, trade credit balances. A collection like this usually lands on your report because:
- ✅ An original account (a commercial and b2b accounts, for example) went unpaid and was charged off.
- ✅ The account was placed with Applied Business Services Inc. to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Applied Business Services Inc. furnished the account to one or more of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).
Important: a collection account on its own does not prove you owe the debt or that the amount is correct. That's where your rights come in.
Your Rights When Security Collection Agency Contacts You
Federal law — the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) — gives you powerful tools. Here is the playbook we use at Crowned Credit.
1. Debt Validation (FDCPA §809)
Within 30 days of first contact, send Security Collection Agency a written debt-validation letter. They must prove the debt is yours, the amount is correct, and they have the legal right to collect. If they can't, they must stop collecting and it should come off your report.
2. Dispute With the Bureaus (FCRA §611)
You can dispute the Security Collection Agency tradeline directly with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The bureaus have 30 days to investigate. If the account can't be verified, the law requires it be deleted or corrected.
3. Cease-and-Desist
You can demand in writing that Security Collection Agency stop contacting you. They can still report and sue, but they must stop calls and letters — useful for stopping harassment while you build your case.
4. Pay-for-Delete (in writing only)
If the debt is valid and yours, you may negotiate to pay in exchange for deletion of the tradeline. Never pay on a verbal promise — get the pay-for-delete agreement in writing first.
5. Statute of Limitations
Every state has a time limit on how long a collector can sue you for a debt. If the debt is "time-barred," Security Collection Agency can still ask for payment but generally cannot win a lawsuit — and making a payment can dangerously restart the clock.
6. Protection From Harassment
The FDCPA bars Security Collection Agency from calling at unreasonable hours, threatening you, or lying. Every violation is potential leverage — and may entitle you to damages.
How Crowned Credit Helps With Security Collection Agency
We don't send cookie-cutter form letters. We investigate the specific account, assert every applicable right, and work it with all three bureaus and the collector directly.
Review & Validate
We pull all three bureau reports, find every error on the Security Collection Agency entry, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and the collector. When they fail to investigate properly, we escalate to the CFPB and, where warranted, attorneys.
Track & Build
We monitor deletions in real time and coach you on rebuilding once inaccurate items are addressed.
See our transparent pricing — no long-term contracts.
Applied Business Services Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Applied Business Services Inc. a scam or a legitimate company?
Applied Business Services Inc. is a real, registered third-party collection agency headquartered in Edenton, NC. It is a legitimate business — but "legitimate company" does not mean the specific debt it's reporting is accurate, validated, or even yours. Scammers do sometimes impersonate well-known collectors like Security Collection Agency, so always demand written validation before paying anything.
Why is Applied Business Services Inc. on my credit report?
Applied Business Services Inc. runs its third-party collection agency operation from Edenton, NC. It also does business as Security Collection Agency, which is the name that may appear on your credit report or in a collection letter. Accounts it handles typically involve commercial and b2b accounts. It has 124 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB. It most commonly collects commercial and b2b accounts, trade credit balances. It likely appeared after an original account went unpaid and was placed with them for collection. Applied Business Services Inc. holds an active collection-agency registration with the West Virginia Tax Division, which lists its address of record as 617 Soundside Rd, Edenton, NC 27932-8922. Federal CFPB records log 124 debt-collection complaints against it, most commonly "attempts to collect debt not owed" (52, 42% of its file), followed by "written notification about debt" (21). Of those, 35 logged as an untimely response. The largest share came from consumers in NC (28).
Can Applied Business Services Inc. be removed from my credit report?
Yes — inaccurate, unverifiable, or improperly reported Security Collection Agency collection accounts can be removed. Under the FCRA, the credit bureaus must investigate your dispute, and if Applied Business Services Inc. cannot verify the debt, it must come off your report. Crowned Credit reviews the account for errors, demands debt validation, and disputes it with all three bureaus.
Should I pay Applied Business Services Inc. or dispute it first?
Do not pay before you validate. Once you confirm a collection is yours, accurate, and within the statute of limitations, you may consider a pay-for-delete agreement in writing. But paying an unverified or time-barred debt can restart the clock and lock in a negative entry. Get a free assessment before you send any money to Security Collection Agency.
How long can Applied Business Services Inc. report this debt?
Most negative collection accounts can remain on your credit report for up to seven years from the original delinquency date — not from when Applied Business Services Inc. acquired or began collecting it. If the account is being "re-aged" to look newer, that is a reporting violation you can dispute.
Will Applied Business Services Inc. sue me?
Some collectors and debt buyers do file lawsuits, especially before the statute of limitations expires. If you are served, do not ignore it. Validate the debt, check whether it is time-barred in your state, and get help. Most third-party agencies focus on collection rather than litigation, but you should still respond to any legal notice.
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