2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Waterfall Revenue Group

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

186
Debt Collection Complaints
85.3%
of All Complaints
73.9%
Timely Response
0.9%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 73
I do not know 36
Medical 30
Other debt 26
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 16
Credit card debt 4
Telecommunications debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 65
2.Written notification about debt 41
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 24
4.False statements or representation 19
5.Incorrect information on your report 19
6.Disclosure verification of debt 13
7.Communication tactics 12
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 10
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 7
10.Improper use of your report 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 216
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 36.7%
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 2
2014 11
2015 12
2016 19
2017 18
2018 22
2019 9
2020 18
2021 28
2022 29
2023 16
2024 20
2025 12
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New Jersey 96
Delaware 43
Florida 13
Pennsylvania 12
Maryland 7
Virginia 6
North Carolina 6
New York 5
Ohio 5
Texas 4
Georgia 4
Illinois 2
South Carolina 2
Puerto Rico 2
California 2

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 25
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 6
Credit reporting 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 Waterfall Revenue Group

Waterfall Revenue Group has 186 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 85.3% of the 218 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 20 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Medical 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 73.9% of forwarded complaints. That is far under the 95% benchmark, a material red flag since late or missing responses are strongly linked to CFPB supervisory action against collectors. 0.9% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 36.7% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

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 Waterfall Revenue Group have?

Waterfall Revenue Group has 186 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 85.3% of all complaints against this company.

Does Waterfall Revenue Group respond to complaints on time?

Waterfall Revenue Group has a 73.9% timely response rate. That trails the 95% industry benchmark by a wide margin.

Does Waterfall Revenue Group provide relief to consumers?

Waterfall Revenue Group closed 0.9% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Waterfall Revenue Group primarily collect?

"Medical debt" is the debt type Waterfall Revenue Group is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Waterfall Revenue Group?

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 Waterfall Revenue Group active?

Consumers in 20 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Waterfall Revenue Group.

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.