Total CFPB complaints
4
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 4 complaints
Alternative Revenue Systems, 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 Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc
- Disclosure verification of debt
Disclosure verification of debt
2 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
2 complaints
F
Grade F · 51.5/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc?
Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc has accumulated 4 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 4 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Disclosure verification of debt", narrowing to "Not given enough info to verify debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 25% timely-response rate against a 25% consumer-dispute-after-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 Colorado with 2 and Illinois with 2, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 51.5/100 places Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc in grade band F, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
25%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
25%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
51.5/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 25.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 50.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc compare to its peers?
Alternative Revenue Sy… 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)
2014-11 2016-03
Top Consumer Issues
Disclosure verification of debt2 (%)
Communication tactics2 (%)
Most common issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Right to dispute notice not received | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene/profane/abusive language | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 1 |
Where do complaints against Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Colorado
Colorado
2 complaints
- Illinois
Illinois
2 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc is "Disclosure verification of debt", specifically "Not given enough info to verify debt". This is based on 4 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc's reputation grade? ▼
Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc has a reputation grade of F (score: 51.5/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc has a 25% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 25% of cases.
In how many states does Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc operate? ▼
Alternative Revenue Systems, Inc has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Colorado (2 complaints).
What can I do if Alternative Revenue Systems, 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 Alternative Revenue Systems, 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 |