Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

2,840
Total Complaints
487
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
51
States Affected
Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC timely response rate 100.0%
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 955
Debt collection — Medical debt 517
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 249
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 235
Debt collection — Other debt 217
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 213
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 202
Debt collection — Credit card debt 90
Debt collection — Medical 68
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan 17

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 976
2.Written notification about debt 528
3.Incorrect information on your report 301
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 245
5.False statements or representation 211
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 166
7.Disclosure verification of debt 102
8.Improper use of your report 73
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 66
10.Communication tactics 50

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 21
2014 90
2015 106
2016 137
2017 174
2018 195
2019 122
2020 242
2021 261
2022 186
2023 267
2024 417
2025 437
2026 185

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 610
Florida 364
California 214
Georgia 162
Ohio 124
New York 112
Virginia 103
South Carolina 95
Illinois 83
Tennessee 83
Louisiana 81
Maryland 80
Pennsylvania 69
Alabama 65
New Jersey 54

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,840

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 2,840 complaints against Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC overall, with 487 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 51 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.

Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC's timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 8.8% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% 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 Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC have?

Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC has 2,840 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 487 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC?

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

How do I file a complaint against Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC?

You can file a complaint against Debt Recovery Solutions, 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 Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC?

Consumers in 51 states and territories have filed complaints about Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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