PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

216
Total Complaints
35
Last 12 Months
98.1%
Timely Response
39
States Affected
PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. timely response rate 98.1%
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 — Other debt 74
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 60
Debt collection — I do not know 38
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 14
Debt collection — Mortgage 10
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 8
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3
Debt collection — Rental debt 3
Debt collection — Credit card 2
Credit card 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 56
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 40
3.Communication tactics 33
4.False statements or representation 32
5.Written notification about debt 17
6.Disclosure verification of debt 8
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
8.Incorrect information on your report 7
9.Improper use of your report 4
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 7
2014 27
2015 27
2016 22
2017 17
2018 11
2019 8
2020 11
2021 3
2022 1
2023 16
2024 28
2025 33
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 34
Florida 18
New York 18
Georgia 14
North Carolina 13
Virginia 11
New Jersey 10
Pennsylvania 8
Texas 7
Massachusetts 6
Tennessee 5
Maryland 5
Washington 5
Alabama 5
Illinois 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 191
Closed with monetary relief 22
Closed with non-monetary relief 2
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 216 complaints against PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. overall, with 35 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 39 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.

PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.'s timely response rate stands at 98.1%, 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 17.8% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 11.1% 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 PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. have?

PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. has 216 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 35 filed in the last 12 months.

Does PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. respond to complaints on time?

PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. has a 98.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.?

The most complained-about product for PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.?

You can file a complaint against PINNACLE RECOVERY, 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 PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.?

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed complaints about PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. with the CFPB.

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

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