Absolute Recovery Services, LLC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

218
Total Complaints
77
Last 12 Months
76.1%
Timely Response
15
States Affected
Absolute Recovery Services, LLC timely response rate 76.1%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 58
Debt collection — Rental debt 53
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 38
Debt collection — Other debt 33
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 17
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 8
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 3
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 2
Mortgage — Other type of mortgage 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 76
2.Written notification about debt 38
3.Incorrect information on your report 33
4.False statements or representation 22
5.Improper use of your report 12
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 11
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 7
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5
9.Communication tactics 3
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 3

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 1
2016 4
2017 5
2018 2
2019 6
2020 7
2021 24
2022 14
2023 26
2024 34
2025 75
2026 20

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Tennessee 132
Mississippi 32
Texas 14
Arkansas 9
Georgia 7
Alabama 6
Nevada 3
Ohio 3
Minnesota 3
Missouri 2
Virginia 1
Louisiana 1
Florida 1
North Carolina 1
California 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 211
Closed with non-monetary relief 6
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Absolute Recovery Services, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 218 complaints against Absolute Recovery Services, LLC overall, with 77 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 15 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Absolute Recovery Services, LLC's timely response rate stands at 76.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 0% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 2.8% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Absolute Recovery Services, LLC have?

Absolute Recovery Services, LLC has 218 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 77 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Absolute Recovery Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Absolute Recovery Services, LLC has a 76.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Absolute Recovery Services, LLC?

The most complained-about product for Absolute Recovery Services, LLC is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Absolute Recovery Services, LLC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Absolute Recovery Services, LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Absolute Recovery Services, LLC?

You can file a complaint against Absolute Recovery Services, LLC directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Absolute Recovery Services, LLC?

Consumers in 15 states and territories have filed complaints about Absolute Recovery Services, LLC with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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