ERC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

12,423
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
99.7%
Timely Response
56
States Affected
ERC timely response rate 99.7%
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 — Other debt 4,502
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2,927
Debt collection — I do not know 2,587
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,691
Debt collection — Credit card debt 319
Debt collection — Credit card 69
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 65
Credit reporting 60
Debt collection — Medical debt 54
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 37

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,930
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,332
3.Written notification about debt 1,694
4.Incorrect information on your report 1,062
5.Disclosure verification of debt 967
6.False statements or representation 626
7.Communication tactics 534
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 444
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 297
10.Improper use of your report 214

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 116
2014 756
2015 1,575
2016 981
2017 1,379
2018 1,328
2019 1,212
2020 1,580
2021 1,748
2022 937
2023 808
2024 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,730
California 1,593
Florida 1,393
Georgia 906
New York 628
Illinois 476
Ohio 445
Pennsylvania 425
North Carolina 311
Tennessee 276
Michigan 268
Maryland 268
South Carolina 261
New Jersey 260
Virginia 238

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 8,653
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,103
Closed 663
Untimely response 3
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for ERC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 12,423 complaints against ERC overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 56 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.

ERC's timely response rate stands at 99.7%, 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 17.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 25% 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 ERC have?

ERC has 12,423 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does ERC respond to complaints on time?

ERC has a 99.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for ERC?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with ERC?

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

How do I file a complaint against ERC?

You can file a complaint against ERC 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 ERC?

Consumers in 56 states and territories have filed complaints about ERC with the CFPB.

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

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