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Stellar Recovery, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

1,162
Debt Collection Complaints
95.7%
of All Complaints
99.4%
Timely Response
0.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 722
I do not know 279
Other debt 135
Credit card 14
Medical 5
Payday loan 2
Credit card debt 2
Medical debt 2
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 607
2.Disclosure verification of debt 222
3.Communication tactics 91
4.Attempts to collect debt not owed 84
5.False statements or representation 59
6.Written notification about debt 54
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 34
8.Incorrect information on credit report 22
9.Incorrect information on your report 20
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 7

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,205
Closed 7
Closed with monetary relief 1
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 18.9%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 84
2014 259
2015 250
2016 317
2017 297
2018 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 153
Florida 112
Texas 98
Georgia 82
Arizona 64
Illinois 55
Michigan 55
Colorado 47
Washington 41
Tennessee 37
Maryland 33
New York 30
Virginia 28
Oregon 27
North Carolina 27

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 25
Credit reporting 22
Consumer Loan — Installment loan 3
Payday loan 2

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 Stellar Recovery, Inc.

Stellar Recovery, Inc. has 1,162 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 95.7% of the 1,214 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 52 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Cont'd attempts 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 99.4%, 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, 0.1% 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 18.9% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 Stellar Recovery, Inc. have?

Stellar Recovery, Inc. has 1,162 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 95.7% of all complaints against this company.

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

Stellar Recovery, Inc. has a 99.4% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Stellar Recovery, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0.1% of resolved complaints against Stellar Recovery, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

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

Stellar Recovery, Inc. primarily collects "Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

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

Stellar Recovery, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 52 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.

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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.