This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade C 67 complaints

Clear Recovery, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 21 states, reputation grade C.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Clear Recovery, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

C

Grade C · 62.4/100 composite

This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of C: Clear Recovery, Inc. ranks ahead of 51% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 49% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 67 all-time complaints and a 95% timely-response rate.

51st pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
67
CFPB complaints, all-time
95%
answered inside the CFPB window
3
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Clear Recovery, Inc.?

Clear Recovery, Inc. has accumulated 67 total CFPB complaints across 21 states, with 3 filed in the most recent 12 months against 64 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 4.5% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 95% timely-response rate against a 14% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 21 states, led by Nebraska with 30 and Missouri with 6. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 62.4/100 places Clear Recovery, Inc. in grade band C.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

67

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

3

4.5% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

21

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

95%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

14%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

C

62.4/100 composite

How does Clear Recovery, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

62 51st percentile higher than 51% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Clear Recovery, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 95.3%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 14.3%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 37.5%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Clear Recovery, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Clear Recovery, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Clear Recovery, Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
3
4
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
95%
98%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
14%
26%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2021-02 2025-12

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 24
Communication tactics - 13
Written notification about debt - 9
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 7
Disclosure verification of debt - 6
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 3
Improper contact or sharing of info - 3
False statements or representation - 2

Where do complaints against Clear Recovery, Inc. come from?

Clear Recovery, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Clear Recovery, Inc.

Across 21 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Clear Recovery, Inc. contacts you

A grade of C signals how Clear Recovery, Inc.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Clear Recovery, Inc. and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Clear Recovery, Inc. ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Clear Recovery, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Clear Recovery, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 67 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Clear Recovery, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Clear Recovery, Inc. are falling. The company received 3 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Clear Recovery, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Clear Recovery, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 62.4/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Clear Recovery, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Clear Recovery, Inc. has a 95% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 14% of cases.

In how many states does Clear Recovery, Inc. operate? ▼

Clear Recovery, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 21 states, with the most complaints from Nebraska (30 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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