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American Recovery Service Incorporated

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-AMERICAN-RECOVERY- American Recovery Service Incorporated

115 DC complaints · rank #563/656 · 98.5% timely

  • DC 115
  • RANK #563/656
  • TIMELY 98.5%
  • RELIEF 3%
  • DISPUTE 25.8%
  • STATES 30
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Cornerstone Holdings, Inc.

Photo peer: Cornerstone Holdings, Inc. (115)

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Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

American Recovery Service Incorporated's 115 debt-collection complaints sit next to Cornerstone Holdings, Inc. (115) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for American Recovery Service I… →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 41
I do not know 33
Other debt 15
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 13
Credit card 12
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 34
2.Written notification about debt 17
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 17
4.Communication tactics 13
5.False statements or representation 13
6.Disclosure verification of debt 9
7.Incorrect information on your report 8
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 3
10.Fees or interest 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 118
Closed 10
Closed with non-monetary relief 4
Consumers who disputed the response 25.8%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 9
2015 8
2016 11
2017 9
2018 6
2019 10
2020 6
2021 9
2022 8
2023 13
2024 20
2025 19
2026 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 28
Florida 14
New York 12
Texas 8
Georgia 8
Ohio 7
New Jersey 6
Colorado 5
Arizona 4
Illinois 4
Tennessee 3
Connecticut 3
Pennsylvania 3
Indiana 3
North Carolina 3

What the CFPB Record Shows for American Recovery Service Incorporated

American Recovery Service Incorporated sits at #563 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (14th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. American Recovery Service Incorporated has 115 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 87.1% of the 132 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 30 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 98.5% of forwarded complaints. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 3% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 25.8% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

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

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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for American Recovery Service Incorporated: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.

Similar complaint volume

Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (115 here).

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (25.8% here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does American Recovery Service Incorporated have?

American Recovery Service Incorporated has 115 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #563 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does American Recovery Service Incorporated respond to CFPB complaints on time?

American Recovery Service Incorporated's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 98.5%.

What issue do consumers cite most about American Recovery Service Incorporated?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on American Recovery Service Incorporated's CFPB complaint record.

How should I read American Recovery Service Incorporated's CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about American Recovery Service Incorporated. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.

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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.