CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Checkr, Inc

What 1,490 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

1,490
Total complaints
536
Last 12 months
97.8%
Timely response
50
States affected

The verdict

Checkr, Inc ranks #254 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 1,490 complaints on record. It answers 97.8% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#254
of 3,848 companies by volume
97.8%
answered on time
Credit reporting or …
most-complained product
50
states with complaints
Checkr, Inc timely response rate 97.8%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 713
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 590
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 115
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 49
Credit reporting 11
Debt collection — Other debt 4
Debt collection — I do not know 2
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 1
Debt or credit management — Credit repair services 1
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 1

Top Issues

1.Incorrect information on your report 944
2.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue 320
3.Improper use of your report 161
4.Identity theft protection or other monitoring services 16
5.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 13
6.Incorrect information on credit report 8
7.Unable to get your credit report or credit score 8
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 4
9.False statements or representation 2
10.Attempts to collect debt not owed 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2016 4
2017 37
2018 76
2019 109
2020 78
2021 119
2022 124
2023 153
2024 187
2025 469
2026 134

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 187
Florida 169
Texas 116
Georgia 111
New York 66
Pennsylvania 60
North Carolina 52
Illinois 52
Arizona 49
Maryland 49
Ohio 47
Nevada 41
Virginia 40
Michigan 37
South Carolina 33

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,478
In progress 6
Closed 5
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Checkr, Inc

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 1,490 complaints against Checkr, Inc overall, with 536 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 50 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports," 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 "Incorrect information on your report" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Checkr, Inc's timely response rate stands at 97.8%, 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 33.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.1% 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 Checkr, Inc have?

Checkr, Inc has 1,490 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 536 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Checkr, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Checkr, Inc has a 97.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Checkr, Inc?

The most complained-about product for Checkr, Inc is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Checkr, Inc?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Checkr, Inc is "Incorrect information on your report." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Checkr, Inc?

You can file a complaint against Checkr, 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 Checkr, Inc?

Consumers in 50 states and territories have filed complaints about Checkr, Inc with the CFPB.

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

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