Global Recovery Group

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

122
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
36.1%
Timely Response
36
States Affected
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%.

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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

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 122 complaints against Global Recovery Group overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 36 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.

Global Recovery Group's timely response rate stands at 36.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 6.1% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 4.1% 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 Global Recovery Group have?

Global Recovery Group has 122 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in 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. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Global Recovery Group?

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

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

The most common issue reported by consumers about Global Recovery Group is "Communication tactics." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

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?

Consumers in 36 states and territories have filed complaints about Global Recovery Group with the CFPB.

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

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