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Pinnacle Recovery, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

201
Debt Collection Complaints
93.1%
of All Complaints
98.1%
Timely Response
11.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 74
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 60
I do not know 38
Mortgage debt 14
Mortgage 10
Rental debt 3
Credit card 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 56
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 40
3.Communication tactics 33
4.False statements or representation 32
5.Written notification about debt 17
6.Disclosure verification of debt 8
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
8.Incorrect information on your report 7
9.Improper use of your report 4
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 191
Closed with monetary relief 22
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Closed 1
Consumers who disputed the response 17.8%
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 27
2015 27
2016 22
2017 17
2018 11
2019 8
2020 11
2021 3
2022 1
2023 16
2024 28
2025 33
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 34
Florida 18
New York 18
Georgia 14
North Carolina 13
Virginia 11
New Jersey 10
Pennsylvania 8
Texas 7
Massachusetts 6
Tennessee 5
Maryland 5
Washington 5
Alabama 5
Illinois 5

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 8
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 3
Credit card 1
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage 1
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 1
Credit 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 Pinnacle Recovery, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 201 debt-collection complaints against Pinnacle Recovery, Inc., 93.1% of the 216 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other 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 98.1%, 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, 11.1% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. In 17.8% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Pinnacle Recovery, Inc. have?

201 debt-collection complaints against Pinnacle Recovery, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 93.1% of the company's total complaint volume.

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

98.1% of the CFPB complaints against Pinnacle Recovery, Inc. get a response within the expected window. This is considered excellent.

Does Pinnacle Recovery, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

11.1% of resolved complaints against Pinnacle Recovery, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

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

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

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

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Pinnacle Recovery, Inc..

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.