2026 data Public-data reference. official source

RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc.

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

166
Debt Collection Complaints
82.6%
of All Complaints
99%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 59
Other debt 28
Private student loan debt 27
Federal student loan debt 18
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 14
Non-federal student loan 10
Federal student loan 4
Credit card debt 3
Medical 2
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 38
2.Communication tactics 33
3.Written notification about debt 27
4.False statements or representation 17
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 16
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11
7.Disclosure verification of debt 9
8.Improper contact or sharing of info 7
9.Incorrect information on your report 7
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 201
Consumers who disputed the response 19%
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
2014 7
2015 20
2016 12
2017 10
2018 18
2019 14
2020 11
2021 21
2022 21
2023 11
2024 14
2025 33
2026 9

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 24
Arizona 20
Illinois 19
Florida 16
Michigan 15
Texas 13
Georgia 11
California 8
Mississippi 6
Missouri 6
Virginia 5
Maryland 5
North Carolina 5
Colorado 5
Pennsylvania 4

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 11
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 10
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 5
Student loan - Non-federal student loan 4
Student loan - Private student loan 3
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 RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 166 debt-collection complaints against RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc., 82.6% of the 201 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 34 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. "Other 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 specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

The company's timely response rate is 99%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 19% 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 RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. have?

RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. has 166 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 82.6% of all complaints against this company.

Does RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 99%. This is considered excellent.

Does RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc.'s primary debt type is "Other debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against RMS-Recovery Management 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 RMS-Recovery Management Services, Inc. active?

Consumers in 34 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against RMS-Recovery Management Services, 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.