2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC

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

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

429
Debt Collection Complaints
96.4%
of All Complaints
83.4%
Timely Response
0.2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 175
Credit card debt 139
Other debt 50
Credit card 27
Payday loan debt 21
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Medical debt 4
Auto debt 3
Private student loan debt 3
Telecommunications debt 1
Medical 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Communication tactics 167
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 60
3.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 48
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 41
5.Written notification about debt 38
6.False statements or representation 21
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 17
8.Electronic communications 14
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 9

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 408
Untimely response 35
Closed 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 9.2%
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 22
2015 18
2016 17
2017 22
2018 18
2019 25
2020 33
2021 43
2022 32
2023 31
2024 49
2025 107
2026 26

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 48
Texas 46
New York 43
Florida 33
Pennsylvania 30
Illinois 20
Ohio 15
Michigan 15
South Carolina 15
New Jersey 14
Georgia 13
North Carolina 13
Indiana 12
Arizona 10
Virginia 10

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 8
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan 3
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 2
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 Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC

429 debt-collection complaints against Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC appear in the CFPB record - 96.4% of the 445 complaints filed about this entity. The 44 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Communication tactics," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 83.4% of forwarded complaints. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Of resolved cases, 0.2% 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 9.2% 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 Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC have?

The CFPB has logged 429 debt-collection complaints against Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC, 96.4% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC respond to complaints on time?

Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC has a 83.4% timely response rate.

Does Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC provide relief to consumers?

0.2% of resolved complaints against Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC's primary debt type is "Credit card debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC?

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 Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC active?

Atlantic Recovery Solutions LLC has received consumer complaints from 44 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.