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Financial Recovery Services, Inc.

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

370
Debt Collection Complaints
90.5%
of All Complaints
99.3%
Timely Response
1.2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 180
I do not know 122
Credit card 29
Other debt 16
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 13
Medical debt 4
Payday loan debt 2
Non-federal student loan 1
Mortgage 1
Private student loan debt 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 141
2.Written notification about debt 66
3.Communication tactics 57
4.False statements or representation 33
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 26
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 17
7.Incorrect information on your report 15
8.Disclosure verification of debt 11
9.Improper use of your report 10
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 9

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 395
Closed 9
Closed with non-monetary relief 3
Closed with monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 12.5%
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 7
2014 24
2015 20
2016 7
2017 18
2018 25
2019 33
2020 26
2021 28
2022 39
2023 43
2024 52
2025 75
2026 12

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 53
New York 44
California 38
Georgia 28
Texas 27
Massachusetts 18
Illinois 16
New Jersey 16
Ohio 15
Pennsylvania 12
North Carolina 11
Michigan 8
Maryland 7
Alabama 7
Arkansas 7

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 18
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 14
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card 2
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 2
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 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 Financial Recovery Services, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 370 debt-collection complaints against Financial Recovery Services, Inc., 90.5% of the 409 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 42 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. "Credit card 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.

99.3% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 1.2% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 12.5% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

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 Financial Recovery Services, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 370 debt-collection complaints against Financial Recovery Services, Inc., 90.5% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Financial Recovery Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

99.3% of the CFPB complaints against Financial Recovery Services, Inc. get a response within the expected window. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Financial Recovery Services, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

1.2% of resolved complaints against Financial Recovery Services, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

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

Financial Recovery Services, Inc. primarily collects "Credit card debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

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

Financial Recovery Services, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 42 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.