American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

429
Total Complaints
120
Last 12 Months
97.9%
Timely Response
43
States Affected
American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch timely response rate 97.9%
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 166
Debt collection — Other debt 115
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 55
Debt collection — Medical debt 26
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 17
Debt collection — Credit card debt 13
Debt collection — Medical 7
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 3
Debt collection — Auto debt 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 179
2.Written notification about debt 59
3.False statements or representation 44
4.Incorrect information on your report 42
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 27
6.Communication tactics 20
7.Improper use of your report 16
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 15
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 2
2014 16
2015 9
2016 4
2017 3
2018 10
2019 12
2020 26
2021 29
2022 29
2023 47
2024 95
2025 115
2026 32

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 86
Michigan 33
Texas 32
Florida 26
Pennsylvania 24
New Jersey 19
Ohio 14
Alabama 14
Louisiana 14
Illinois 14
South Carolina 13
California 13
Indiana 13
Massachusetts 13
Missouri 10

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 419
Closed 6
Closed with non-monetary relief 4

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 429 complaints against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch overall, with 120 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 43 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch's timely response rate stands at 97.9%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 3.2% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.9% 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 American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch have?

American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch has 429 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 120 filed in the last 12 months.

Does American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch respond to complaints on time?

American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch has a 97.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch?

The most complained-about product for American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch?

The most common issue reported by consumers about American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch?

You can file a complaint against American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch 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 American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch?

Consumers in 43 states and territories have filed complaints about American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch with the CFPB.

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

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