Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

1,185
Total Complaints
23
Last 12 Months
97.4%
Timely Response
45
States Affected
Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. timely response rate 97.4%
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 509
Debt collection — I do not know 258
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 152
Debt collection — Medical 84
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 81
Debt collection — Other debt 59
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 11
Debt collection — Credit card debt 11
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 6
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 6

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 462
2.Written notification about debt 238
3.Incorrect information on your report 137
4.False statements or representation 63
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 50
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 47
7.Improper use of your report 42
8.Disclosure verification of debt 37
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 36
10.Communication tactics 34

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 2
2014 19
2015 16
2016 39
2017 80
2018 90
2019 86
2020 123
2021 208
2022 129
2023 134
2024 193
2025 65
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 353
Florida 322
Georgia 86
Louisiana 34
Ohio 32
California 31
Tennessee 28
South Carolina 27
Pennsylvania 25
Virginia 24
Alabama 20
Arizona 19
New Jersey 19
Missouri 17
Illinois 16

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,098
Closed with non-monetary relief 46
Closed 41

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 1,185 complaints against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. overall, with 23 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 45 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.'s timely response rate stands at 97.4%, 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 23.1% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 3.9% 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 Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. have?

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. has 1,185 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 23 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. respond to complaints on time?

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. has a 97.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.?

The most complained-about product for Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.?

You can file a complaint against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. 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 Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.?

Consumers in 45 states and territories have filed complaints about Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. with the CFPB.

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

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