Is Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. on Your Credit Report?
Short answer: Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. (Credit Bureau of Jamestown) is a real, legitimate third-party collection agency based in Jamestown, NY. 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc.?
Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. is a debt-collection operation working out of Jamestown, New York. Accounts handed to a third-party agency usually still belong to the original creditor, so Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc.'s authority rests on a servicing contract you never signed and are entitled to see. Its second-most-common complaint category is problems with the written notice about the debt (7 filings). Almost all of that volume — 26 of 37 complaints, 70% — comes from consumers in New York, so this is a regional operation rather than a national one. Its on-time response rate to those complaints is 84%, meaning a meaningful minority were not answered within the window. The Jamestown headquarters used here was corroborated across 4 independent public sources, because CFPB publishes the consumer's state rather than the company's address. A validation request costs a stamp and shifts the burden of proof onto Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc.
You may also see this company on your report or in letters as: Credit Bureau of Jamestown, CBJ.
What most people don't know about Credit Bureau of Jamestown:
Public federal records attribute 37 debt-collection complaints to Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc., the single most common being attempts to collect a debt the consumer says is not owed (20 of them, 54%). The public response breakdown shows 5 logged as an untimely response. Citing specific entries by date strengthens a written dispute far more than a phone call does.
Why Is Credit Bureau of Jamestown on My Credit Report?
Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. typically collects retail and installment accounts, consumer credit accounts, rental and lease balances. A collection like this usually lands on your report because:
- ✅ An original account (a retail and installment accounts, for example) went unpaid and was charged off.
- ✅ The account was placed with Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Credit Bureau of Jamestown, 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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," Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown
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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown 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.
Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. a scam or a legitimate company?
Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. is a real, registered third-party collection agency headquartered in Jamestown, NY. 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown, so always demand written validation before paying anything.
Why is Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. on my credit report?
Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. is a debt-collection operation working out of Jamestown, New York. Accounts handed to a third-party agency usually still belong to the original creditor, so Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc.'s authority rests on a servicing contract you never signed and are entitled to see. Its second-most-common complaint category is problems with the written notice about the debt (7 filings). Almost all of that volume — 26 of 37 complaints, 70% — comes from consumers in New York, so this is a regional operation rather than a national one. Its on-time response rate to those complaints is 84%, meaning a meaningful minority were not answered within the window. The Jamestown headquarters used here was corroborated across 4 independent public sources, because CFPB publishes the consumer's state rather than the company's address. A validation request costs a stamp and shifts the burden of proof onto Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. It most commonly collects retail and installment accounts, consumer credit accounts, rental and lease balances. It likely appeared after an original account went unpaid and was placed with them for collection. Public federal records attribute 37 debt-collection complaints to Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc., the single most common being attempts to collect a debt the consumer says is not owed (20 of them, 54%). The public response breakdown shows 5 logged as an untimely response. Citing specific entries by date strengthens a written dispute far more than a phone call does.
Can Credit Bureau of Jamestown, Inc. be removed from my credit report?
Yes — inaccurate, unverifiable, or improperly reported Credit Bureau of Jamestown collection accounts can be removed. Under the FCRA, the credit bureaus must investigate your dispute, and if Credit Bureau of Jamestown, 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown, 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown.
How long can Credit Bureau of Jamestown, 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown, 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 Credit Bureau of Jamestown, 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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