Express Recovery Services, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

370
Total Complaints
69
Last 12 Months
99.2%
Timely Response
26
States Affected
Express Recovery Services, Inc. timely response rate 99.2%
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 — Medical debt 144
Debt collection — Other debt 59
Debt collection — I do not know 44
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 39
Debt collection — Medical 35
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 21
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 18
Debt collection — Credit card debt 4
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 110
2.Written notification about debt 61
3.Incorrect information on your report 48
4.False statements or representation 40
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 37
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 24
7.Communication tactics 15
8.Disclosure verification of debt 12
9.Improper use of your report 6
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 10
2015 24
2016 18
2017 37
2018 24
2019 17
2020 32
2021 34
2022 24
2023 21
2024 43
2025 71
2026 15

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Utah 262
Wyoming 19
California 12
Florida 12
Texas 8
Virginia 7
Colorado 6
Nevada 6
Arizona 6
Idaho 4
Ohio 4
Missouri 4
Washington 4
Indiana 3
Montana 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 319
Closed 43
Closed with non-monetary relief 8

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Express Recovery Services, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 370 complaints against Express Recovery Services, Inc. overall, with 69 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 26 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 "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.

Express Recovery Services, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 99.2%, 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 20% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 2.2% 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 Express Recovery Services, Inc. have?

Express Recovery Services, Inc. has 370 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 69 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Express Recovery Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Express Recovery Services, Inc. has a 99.2% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Express Recovery Services, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Express Recovery Services, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Express Recovery Services, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Express Recovery Services, 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 Express Recovery Services, Inc.?

Consumers in 26 states and territories have filed complaints about Express Recovery Services, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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