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Erc

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-ERC Erc

10,566 DC complaints · rank #10/656 · 99.7% timely

  • DC 10,566
  • RANK #10/656
  • TIMELY 99.7%
  • RELIEF 25%
  • DISPUTE 17.5%
  • STATES 56
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Kriya Capital, LLC

Photo peer: Kriya Capital, LLC (11,461)

Kriya Capital, LLC11,461Caine & Weiner Company, Inc.8,597Convergent Resources, Inc.7,680Erc (this)10,566
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Erc's 10,566 debt-collection complaints sit next to Kriya Capital, LLC (11,461) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Erc →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 4,502
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2,927
I do not know 2,587
Credit card debt 319
Credit card 69
Telecommunications debt 65
Medical debt 54
Medical 24
Payday loan 7
Federal student loan 4
Auto 3
Non-federal student loan 2
Payday loan debt 2
Federal student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,930
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,332
3.Written notification about debt 1,694
4.Incorrect information on your report 1,062
5.Disclosure verification of debt 967
6.False statements or representation 626
7.Communication tactics 534
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 444
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 297
10.Improper use of your report 214

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 8,653
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,103
Closed 663
Untimely response 3
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 17.5%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 116
2014 756
2015 1,575
2016 981
2017 1,379
2018 1,328
2019 1,212
2020 1,580
2021 1,748
2022 937
2023 808
2024 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,730
California 1,593
Florida 1,393
Georgia 906
New York 628
Illinois 476
Ohio 445
Pennsylvania 425
North Carolina 311
Tennessee 276
Michigan 268
Maryland 268
South Carolina 261
New Jersey 260
Virginia 238

What the CFPB Record Shows for Erc

According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Erc ranks #10 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (99th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. 10,566 debt-collection complaints against Erc appear in the CFPB record - 85.1% of the 12,423 complaints filed about this entity. The 56 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other 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 99.7% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 25% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 17.5% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

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 Erc: 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 (10,566 here).

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (17.5% here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Erc have?

Erc has 10,566 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #10 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Erc respond to CFPB complaints on time?

CFPB complaints against Erc show a 99.7% timely-response rate.

What issue do consumers cite most about Erc?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Erc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Erc's CFPB complaint record?

Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.

Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint 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.