CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Global Recovery Group

Consumers have filed 122 complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.

Data updated 2026-05-15

122
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
36.1%
Timely response
36
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,848 financial companies in the CFPB database, Global Recovery Group has accumulated 122 complaints, placing it #1223 by volume. Its on-time response rate is 36.1%, trailing the 93% median among companies with 100+ complaints.

#1223
of 3,848 companies by volume
36.1%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
36
states with complaints
Global Recovery Group timely response rate 36.1%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Payday loan 55
Debt collection - I do not know 33
Debt collection - Credit card 18
Payday loan 6
Debt collection - Payday loan debt 5
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 4
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan 1

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 41
2.Improper contact or sharing of info 21
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 20
4.Taking/threatening an illegal action 19
5.Disclosure verification of debt 7
6.False statements or representation 4
7.Can't contact lender 3
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
9.Applied for loan/did not receive money 1
10.Payment to acct not credited 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 6
2014 69
2015 21
2016 15
2017 7
2018 2
2020 1
2021 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 30
California 9
Ohio 9
Illinois 8
Tennessee 7
Florida 5
Georgia 4
Virginia 4
Pennsylvania 3
Michigan 3
North Carolina 3
Louisiana 3
South Carolina 2
Oregon 2
Minnesota 2

Company Responses

Untimely response 51
Closed with explanation 47
Closed 19
Closed with non-monetary relief 4
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Global Recovery Group

Global Recovery Group carries 122 complaints in the CFPB's database, 0 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 36 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a multi-regional footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. The specific issue named most within that category is "Communication tactics," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Global Recovery Group answers 36.1% of forwarded complaints. That trails the 95% benchmark badly, a red flag given how strongly late or missing responses predict CFPB supervisory attention. The company's response was formally disputed in 6.1% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. Of complaints that were resolved, 4.1% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

How to read complaint counts

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 Global Recovery Group have?

The CFPB has logged 122 complaints against Global Recovery Group to date, of which 0 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Global Recovery Group respond to complaints on time?

Global Recovery Group has a 36.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That falls well short of the 95% benchmark most companies clear.

What product generates the most complaints for Global Recovery Group?

Among all products tied to Global Recovery Group, "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Global Recovery Group?

Consumers most often cite "Communication tactics" when complaining about Global Recovery Group; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against Global Recovery Group?

You can file a complaint against Global Recovery Group 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 Global Recovery Group?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Global Recovery Group from 36 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.

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