CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.

What 48 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

48
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
22.9%
Timely response
21
States affected

The verdict

Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. ranks #1879 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 48 complaints on record. It answers 22.9% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#1879
of 3,848 companies by volume
22.9%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
21
states with complaints
Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. timely response rate 22.9%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Other debt 23
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 12
Debt collection — I do not know 4
Debt collection — Credit card 2
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet 1
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1
Payday loan 1
Debt collection — Payday loan 1
Debt collection — Auto debt 1
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
2.Communication tactics 10
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 8
4.False statements or representation 4
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
6.Written notification about debt 2
7.Managing an account 2
8.Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 1
9.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1
10.Can't contact lender 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 5
2015 3
2016 4
2017 13
2018 12
2019 5
2020 5
2024 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 7
Texas 5
North Carolina 3
Oregon 3
Oklahoma 3
Georgia 2
Tennessee 2
Pennsylvania 2
Florida 2
Indiana 2
Massachusetts 2
New Jersey 2
Minnesota 2
Virginia 1
South Carolina 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 25
Untimely response 23

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 48 complaints against Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 21 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.

Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 22.9%, 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 5.9% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% 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 Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. have?

Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. has 48 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. has a 22.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Interstate Recovery Service, 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 Interstate Recovery Service, Inc.?

Consumers in 21 states and territories have filed complaints about Interstate Recovery Service, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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