CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Meade Recovery Services, LLC

Behind the 33 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-08-14

33
Total complaints
Mid-range
8
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
Top decile
8
States affected

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The verdict

Among 3,843 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, Meade Recovery Services, LLC sits at #2243, with 33 complaints logged. Its on-time response rate is 100%, the 86th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#2243
of 3,843 companies by volume
100%
on time (86th pctile)
Debt collection
most-complained product
8
states with complaints
A+
PlainCredit Trust Score
94/100
Meade Recovery Services, LLC · 2 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response A+ 100.0%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate A+ 51.5%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Meade Recovery Services, LLC vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

100% Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

Meade Recovery Services, LLC timely response rate 100.0%
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 - Medical debt 21
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 5
Debt collection - I do not know 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency 1
Debt collection - Other debt 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Written notification about debt 7
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 6
3.False statements or representation 6
4.Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
5.Incorrect information on your report 3
6.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2
8.Other service problem 1
9.Improper use of your report 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2017 2
2018 1
2019 6
2020 7
2021 3
2022 4
2023 1
2024 1
2025 7
2026year in progress 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Utah 26
North Carolina 1
California 1
Colorado 1
Georgia 1
Florida 1
Arizona 1
Idaho 1

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 17
Closed with explanation 16

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Meade Recovery Services, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 33 complaints against Meade Recovery Services, LLC overall, with 8 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 8 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated 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. The specific issue named most within that category is "Written notification about debt," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

CFPB-forwarded complaints against Meade Recovery Services, LLC draw a 100% reply rate inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 51.5% rate.

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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 Meade Recovery Services, LLC have?

33 complaints have been filed against Meade Recovery Services, LLC with the CFPB overall - 8 of them in the past year.

Does Meade Recovery Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Meade Recovery Services, LLC's CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

Consumers most often cite "Written notification about debt" when complaining about Meade Recovery Services, LLC; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

You can file a complaint against Meade Recovery Services, LLC 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 Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

Consumers in 8 states and territories have filed complaints about Meade Recovery Services, LLC with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Also handles Debt collection

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Meade Recovery Services, LLC have?

33 complaints have been filed against Meade Recovery Services, LLC with the CFPB overall - 8 of them in the past year.

Does Meade Recovery Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Meade Recovery Services, LLC's CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

Consumers most often cite "Written notification about debt" when complaining about Meade Recovery Services, LLC; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

You can file a complaint against Meade Recovery Services, LLC 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 Meade Recovery Services, LLC?

Consumers in 8 states and territories have filed complaints about Meade Recovery Services, LLC with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Meade Recovery Services, LLC's complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.