Sarma
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-SARMA Sarma
142 DC complaints · rank #494/656 · 93.2% timely
- DC 142
- RANK #494/656
- TIMELY 93.2%
- RELIEF 0.5%
- DISPUTE 14.3%
- STATES 28
- ISSUE Written notification about…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Collection Professionals, I…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Collection Professionals, Inc. (142)
Sarma's 142 debt-collection complaints sit next to Collection Professionals, Inc. (142) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Sarma →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Sarma
Sarma sits at #494 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (25th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Sarma has 142 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 64.5% of the 220 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 28 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. "Written notification about debt" 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 93.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 0.5% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. In 14.3% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Sarma: 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 (142 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (14.3% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Sarma have?
The CFPB extract lists 142 debt-collection complaints against Sarma (#494 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Sarma respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Sarma show a 93.2% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Sarma?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Sarma is "Written notification about debt."
How should I read Sarma'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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.