DRB-40, LLC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

164
Total Complaints
58
Last 12 Months
99.4%
Timely Response
33
States Affected
DRB-40, LLC timely response rate 99.4%
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 78
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 30
Debt collection — Other debt 13
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 8
Debt collection — Credit card debt 7
Debt collection — Auto debt 7
Debt collection — Medical debt 4
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3
Debt collection — Credit card 3

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 43
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 30
3.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 18
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 17
5.False statements or representation 14
6.Electronic communications 11
7.Written notification about debt 10
8.Improper use of your report 6
9.Incorrect information on your report 5
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2016 2
2017 11
2018 9
2019 4
2020 6
2021 13
2022 9
2023 14
2024 29
2025 48
2026 19

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 24
California 17
Florida 17
South Carolina 12
Missouri 8
Tennessee 8
Georgia 8
Ohio 8
North Carolina 6
Illinois 6
New York 5
Kansas 5
Michigan 3
Maryland 3
Washington 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 162
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for DRB-40, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 164 complaints against DRB-40, LLC overall, with 58 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 33 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 "Communication tactics" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

DRB-40, LLC's timely response rate stands at 99.4%, 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 14.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.6% 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 DRB-40, LLC have?

DRB-40, LLC has 164 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 58 filed in the last 12 months.

Does DRB-40, LLC respond to complaints on time?

DRB-40, LLC has a 99.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for DRB-40, LLC?

The most complained-about product for DRB-40, LLC is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with DRB-40, LLC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about DRB-40, LLC is "Communication tactics." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against DRB-40, LLC?

You can file a complaint against DRB-40, 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 DRB-40, LLC?

Consumers in 33 states and territories have filed complaints about DRB-40, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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