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Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Payday loan debt

1,557
Debt Collection Complaints
80.2%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0.7%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Payday loan debt 522
I do not know 507
Payday loan 258
Other debt 176
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 72
Credit card debt 10
Medical debt 7
Auto debt 2
Credit card 1
Private student loan debt 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 536
2.Written notification about debt 333
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 220
4.Incorrect information on your report 173
5.Disclosure verification of debt 142
6.False statements or representation 97
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 87
8.Communication tactics 82
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 61
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 23

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,929
Closed with non-monetary relief 10
Closed with monetary relief 3
Consumers who disputed the response 30.2%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 21
2014 61
2015 101
2016 191
2017 568
2018 444
2019 336
2020 220

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 821
California 392
Nevada 75
Louisiana 74
Tennessee 70
Missouri 59
Alabama 55
Arizona 44
Illinois 42
Colorado 36
Ohio 34
Kansas 26
Wisconsin 21
Virginia 20
Mississippi 18

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 206
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan 95
Payday loan 56
Credit reporting 10
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 6
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan 5
Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc

The CFPB has logged 1,557 debt-collection complaints against Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc, 80.2% of the 1,942 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 42 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. "Payday loan debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

100% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Among resolved cases, 0.7% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. The response was formally disputed in 30.2% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing, larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints, but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests (see your FDCPA rights above), and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc have?

1,557 debt-collection complaints against Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc appear in the CFPB record - 80.2% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc respond to complaints on time?

Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc has a 100% timely response rate. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc, 0.7% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc primarily collect?

"Payday loan debt" is the debt type Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc from 42 states and territories.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.