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Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical

704
Debt Collection Complaints
96.2%
of All Complaints
91.3%
Timely Response
14.2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical 285
Medical debt 169
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 144
I do not know 68
Other debt 20
Credit card 6
Credit card debt 5
Auto 5
Non-federal student loan 1
Payday loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 255
2.Communication tactics 117
3.Attempts to collect debt not owed 109
4.Disclosure verification of debt 92
5.Written notification about debt 58
6.False statements or representation 43
7.Incorrect information on your report 18
8.Improper contact or sharing of info 17
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 6
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 472
Closed 145
Closed with non-monetary relief 104
Untimely response 11
Consumers who disputed the response 12.8%
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 65
2014 162
2015 110
2016 109
2017 112
2018 87
2019 71
2020 1
2021 4
2022 2
2023 5
2024 1
2025 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 78
Florida 74
New York 67
California 57
New Jersey 49
Georgia 37
Virginia 36
Maryland 26
North Carolina 25
Pennsylvania 22
Ohio 18
Illinois 15
Nevada 14
Arizona 14
Tennessee 13

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 19
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 2
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage 2
Credit reporting 1
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 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 Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch

The CFPB has logged 704 debt-collection complaints against Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch, 96.2% of the 732 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 45 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.

The company's timely response rate is 91.3%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. 14.2% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 12.8% 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 Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch have?

The CFPB has logged 704 debt-collection complaints against Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch, 96.2% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch respond to complaints on time?

Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch's CFPB timely-response rate is 91.3%.

Does Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch, 14.2% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch primarily collect?

Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch primarily collects "Medical" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch?

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 Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch from 45 states and territories.

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.