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Choice Recovery, Inc.

Open-data reference.

Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

715
Debt Collection Complaints
84.5%
of All Complaints
98.2%
Timely Response
0.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 353
I do not know 136
Medical 119
Other debt 66
Credit card debt 22
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 14
Auto 2
Federal student loan debt 1
Payday loan 1
Auto debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 279
2.Written notification about debt 206
3.Incorrect information on your report 84
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 72
5.Disclosure verification of debt 56
6.False statements or representation 56
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 26
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
9.Improper use of your report 17
10.Communication tactics 16

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 786
Closed 59
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 22.9%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 10
2014 23
2015 31
2016 64
2017 96
2018 124
2019 94
2020 131
2021 130
2022 143

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Ohio 267
Florida 230
Georgia 57
Texas 53
Illinois 37
North Carolina 23
South Carolina 22
Kentucky 21
Missouri 16
New York 11
Alabama 11
New Jersey 10
Indiana 9
Michigan 8
California 7

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 127
Credit reporting 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 1
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 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 Choice Recovery, Inc.

Choice Recovery, Inc. has 715 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 84.5% of the 846 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 36 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report 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.

The company's timely response rate is 98.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0.1% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 22.9% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 Choice Recovery, Inc. have?

Choice Recovery, Inc. has 715 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 84.5% of all complaints against this company.

Does Choice Recovery, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Choice Recovery, Inc. has a 98.2% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Choice Recovery, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0.1% of resolved complaints against Choice Recovery, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Choice Recovery, Inc. primarily collect?

Choice Recovery, Inc. primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Choice Recovery, 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 Choice Recovery, Inc. active?

Choice Recovery, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 36 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.

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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.