CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Universal Recovery Corporation

Consumers have filed 164 complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.

Data updated 2026-05-15

164
Total complaints
1
Last 12 months
59.1%
Timely response
13
States affected

The verdict

164 CFPB complaints put Universal Recovery Corporation at #1046 out of 3,848 financial companies ranked by complaint volume. Its on-time response rate is 59.1%, trailing the 93% median among companies with 100+ complaints.

#1046
of 3,848 companies by volume
59.1%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
13
states with complaints
Universal Recovery Corporation timely response rate 59.1%
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 - Other debt 54
Debt collection - I do not know 46
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 15
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 13
Debt collection - Medical debt 11
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 9
Debt collection - Medical 6
Debt collection - Auto 3
Debt collection - Auto debt 2
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 48
2.Written notification about debt 31
3.False statements or representation 16
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11
5.Communication tactics 10
6.Incorrect information on your report 10
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 9
8.Disclosure verification of debt 8
9.Improper use of your report 8
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 20
2016 9
2017 20
2018 17
2019 7
2020 13
2021 10
2022 15
2023 21
2024 25
2025 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 128
Florida 17
Texas 4
New York 2
Arizona 2
Georgia 2
Nevada 1
New Jersey 1
Pennsylvania 1
Nebraska 1
North Carolina 1
Kentucky 1
Virginia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 155
Closed 3
Closed with non-monetary relief 3
Untimely response 2
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Universal Recovery Corporation

164 complaints against Universal Recovery Corporation appear in the CFPB record, including 1 from the trailing year. The 13 states and territories represented put this footprint in geographically concentrated territory. No product draws more complaints than "Debt collection," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. Inside that category, "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

59.1% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against Universal Recovery Corporation get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. 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. In 23.5% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the company's response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark. Among resolved complaints, 2.4% closed with the consumer receiving monetary or non-monetary relief.

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 (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 Universal Recovery Corporation have?

Universal Recovery Corporation has 164 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Universal Recovery Corporation respond to complaints on time?

59.1% of the CFPB complaints against Universal Recovery Corporation get a response within the expected window. That trails the 95% industry benchmark by a wide margin.

What product generates the most complaints for Universal Recovery Corporation?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Universal Recovery Corporation?

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

How do I file a complaint against Universal Recovery Corporation?

You can file a complaint against Universal Recovery Corporation 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 Universal Recovery Corporation?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Universal Recovery Corporation from 13 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.

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