Total CFPB complaints
21
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 21 complaints
Blackwater Capital Group LLC. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 13 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Blackwater Capital Group LLC.
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
6 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
4 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info
Improper contact or sharing of info
3 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action 2
Taking/threatening an illegal action
2 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Communication tactics 1
Communication tactics
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 70.8/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Blackwater Capital Group LLC.?
Blackwater Capital Group LLC. has accumulated 21 total CFPB complaints across 13 states, with 6 filed in the most recent 12 months against 15 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 28.6% 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 "Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly", narrowing to "Talked to a third-party about your debt", 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 against a 11% 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 13 states, led by California with 3 and Ohio with 3, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 70.8/100 places Blackwater Capital Group LLC. 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
6
28.6% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
13
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
11%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
70.8/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Blackwater Capital Group LLC. 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.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 22.2%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 23.2%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Blackwater Capital Group LLC. compare to its peers?
Blackwater Capital Gro… 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)
2015-09 2025-12
Top Consumer Issues
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly6 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info3 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action2 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed2 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action4 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Most common issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 4 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 3 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Contacted your employer | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 1 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
Where do complaints against Blackwater Capital Group LLC. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Blackwater Capital Group LLC.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Blackwater Capital Group LLC.
Across 13 states with at least one filing
- California
California
3 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
3 complaints
- Wisconsin
Wisconsin
2 complaints
- Louisiana
Louisiana
2 complaints
- Georgia
Georgia
2 complaints
- Rhode Island 1
Rhode Island
1 complaints
- Illinois 1
Illinois
1 complaints
- Alabama 1
Alabama
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Blackwater Capital Group LLC.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Blackwater Capital Group LLC. is "Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly", specifically "Talked to a third-party about your debt". This is based on 21 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Blackwater Capital Group LLC. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Blackwater Capital Group LLC. are rising. The company received 6 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Blackwater Capital Group LLC.'s reputation grade? ▼
Blackwater Capital Group LLC. has a reputation grade of B (score: 70.8/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Blackwater Capital Group LLC. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Blackwater Capital Group LLC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 11% of cases.
In how many states does Blackwater Capital Group LLC. operate? ▼
Blackwater Capital Group LLC. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 13 states, with the most complaints from California (3 complaints).
What can I do if Blackwater Capital Group LLC. 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 Blackwater Capital Group LLC. 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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