The Phoenix Recovery Group

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

539
Total Complaints
139
Last 12 Months
69.9%
Timely Response
31
States Affected
The Phoenix Recovery Group timely response rate 69.9%
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 — I do not know 132
Debt collection — Other debt 123
Debt collection — Rental debt 97
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 55
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 52
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 50
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 9
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 4
Debt collection — Credit card debt 3
Debt collection — Medical debt 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 166
2.False statements or representation 64
3.Incorrect information on your report 64
4.Written notification about debt 64
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 54
6.Communication tactics 26
7.Disclosure verification of debt 23
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 17
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 16
10.Improper use of your report 16

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 10
2014 15
2015 11
2016 20
2017 32
2018 33
2019 21
2020 28
2021 37
2022 45
2023 47
2024 66
2025 139
2026 35

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 410
Florida 19
Georgia 15
California 11
Michigan 7
Virginia 6
Missouri 6
North Carolina 6
Tennessee 6
Illinois 5
Colorado 5
Arizona 4
Connecticut 4
New York 3
Louisiana 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 503
Closed with non-monetary relief 31
Untimely response 5

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for The Phoenix Recovery Group

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 539 complaints against The Phoenix Recovery Group overall, with 139 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 31 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.

The Phoenix Recovery Group's timely response rate stands at 69.9%, 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 24.2% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 5.8% 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 The Phoenix Recovery Group have?

The Phoenix Recovery Group has 539 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 139 filed in the last 12 months.

Does The Phoenix Recovery Group respond to complaints on time?

The Phoenix Recovery Group has a 69.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for The Phoenix Recovery Group?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with The Phoenix Recovery Group?

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

How do I file a complaint against The Phoenix Recovery Group?

You can file a complaint against The Phoenix 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 The Phoenix Recovery Group?

Consumers in 31 states and territories have filed complaints about The Phoenix Recovery Group with the CFPB.

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

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