CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Asset Recovery Group, Inc.

Behind the 48 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-08-14

48
Total complaints
Mid-range
3
Last 12 months
79.2%
Timely response
Bottom decile
6
States affected

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The verdict

Asset Recovery Group, Inc. ranks #1877 of 3,843 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 48 complaints on record. On-time replies land at 79.2%, the 9th percentile for the 100+ complaint peer group.

#1877
of 3,843 companies by volume
79.2%
on time (9th pctile)
Debt collection
most-complained product
6
states with complaints
D
PlainCredit Trust Score
45/100
Asset Recovery Group, Inc. · 3 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response F 79.2%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate C+ 11.1%
Share of responses the consumer disputed (lower is better)
Relief Rate C- 2.1%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Asset Recovery Group, Inc. vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

79.2% Among the lowest higher than 9% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

Asset Recovery Group, Inc. timely response rate 79.2%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Medical 23
Debt collection - Medical debt 18
Debt collection - Auto debt 2
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2
Debt collection - I do not know 1
Debt collection - Other debt 1
Student loan - Non-federal student loan 1

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
2.Communication tactics 10
3.Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
4.Written notification about debt 6
5.Disclosure verification of debt 5
6.Improper contact or sharing of info 4
7.Can't repay my loan 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 4
2015 10
2016 9
2017 2
2018 2
2019 4
2021 1
2022 2
2023 7
2025 4

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Oregon 30
Washington 13
North Carolina 2
California 1
Georgia 1
Colorado 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 41
Closed 6
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Asset Recovery Group, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 48 complaints against Asset Recovery Group, Inc. overall, with 3 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 6 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated 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. The specific issue named most within that category is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Asset Recovery Group, Inc. posts a 79.2% reply rate on forwarded complaints. 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. The company's response carried a 11.1% formal-dispute rate on resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. Among resolved complaints, 2.1% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

How to read complaint counts

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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 Asset Recovery Group, Inc. have?

Asset Recovery Group, Inc. has 48 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 3 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Asset Recovery Group, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Asset Recovery Group, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 79.2%. That falls well short of the 95% benchmark most companies clear.

What product generates the most complaints for Asset Recovery Group, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Asset Recovery Group, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Asset Recovery Group, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Asset Recovery Group, Inc. is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Asset Recovery Group, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Asset Recovery Group, Inc. 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 Asset Recovery Group, Inc.?

Consumers in 6 states and territories have filed complaints about Asset Recovery Group, Inc. with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Nationwide companies with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Asset Recovery Group, Inc.: nearest financial companies by total complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the product-category list below.

Also handles Debt collection

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026