Total CFPB complaints
5
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 5 complaints
Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
2 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
1 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 70.1/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc?
Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc has accumulated 5 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 4 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 20.0% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "False statements or representation", narrowing to "Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 2 states, led by California with 4 and Arizona with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 70.1/100 places Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
1
20.0% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
B
70.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc compare to its peers?
Accelerated Recovery S… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2018-09 2025-04
Top Consumer Issues
False statements or representation1 (%)
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action2 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed1 (%)
Most common issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1 |
Where do complaints against Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- California
California
4 complaints
- Arizona 1
Arizona
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc is "False statements or representation", specifically "Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official". This is based on 5 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc are rising. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc's reputation grade? ▼
Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc has a reputation grade of B (score: 70.1/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc operate? ▼
Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from California (4 complaints).
What can I do if Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Accelerated Recovery Services, Inc violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |