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American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

352
Debt Collection Complaints
82.1%
of All Complaints
97.9%
Timely Response
0.9%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 166
Other debt 115
Medical debt 26
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Credit card debt 13
Medical 7
Private student loan debt 3
Auto debt 2
Rental debt 1
Telecommunications debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 179
2.Written notification about debt 59
3.False statements or representation 44
4.Incorrect information on your report 42
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 27
6.Communication tactics 20
7.Improper use of your report 16
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 15
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 419
Closed 6
Closed with non-monetary relief 4
Consumers who disputed the response 3.2%
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 2
2014 16
2015 9
2016 4
2017 3
2018 10
2019 12
2020 26
2021 29
2022 29
2023 47
2024 95
2025 115
2026 32

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 86
Michigan 33
Texas 32
Florida 26
Pennsylvania 24
New Jersey 19
Ohio 14
Alabama 14
Louisiana 14
Illinois 14
South Carolina 13
California 13
Indiana 13
Massachusetts 13
Missouri 10

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 55
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 17
Checking or savings account - Checking account 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 2
Student loan - Private student loan 1
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 American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch

352 debt-collection complaints against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch appear in the CFPB record - 82.1% of the 429 complaints filed about this entity. The 43 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. "Other 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.

97.9% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 0.9% 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 3.2% 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 American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch have?

352 debt-collection complaints against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch appear in the CFPB record - 82.1% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch respond to complaints on time?

97.9% of the CFPB complaints against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch get a response within the expected window. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch, 0.9% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch's primary debt type is "Other debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch?

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 American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch active?

American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch has received consumer complaints from 43 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

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.