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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 67 complaints

Data Search NY, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 22 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Data Search NY, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 47.3/100 composite

This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of F: Data Search NY, Inc. ranks ahead of 10% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 90% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 67 all-time complaints and a 95% timely-response rate.

10th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
67
CFPB complaints, all-time
95%
answered inside the CFPB window
9
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 Data Search NY, Inc.?

Data Search NY, Inc. has accumulated 67 total CFPB complaints across 22 states, with 9 filed in the most recent 12 months against 58 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 13.4% 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 "Didn't receive notice of right to dispute". The company posts a 95% timely-response rate against a 75% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 22 states, led by Texas with 11 and Illinois with 9. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 47.3/100 places Data Search NY, Inc. in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

67

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

9

13.4% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

22

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

95%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

75%

high (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

F

47.3/100 composite

How does Data Search NY, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

47 Bottom 10% higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 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

Data Search NY, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 95.2%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 75.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 39.3%

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

How does Data Search NY, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Data Search NY, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Data Search NY, Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
9
3
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
95%
95%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
75%
14%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2013-11 2022-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 22
Written notification about debt - 19
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 7
False statements or representation - 6
Disclosure verification of debt - 4
Communication tactics - 3
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 3
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 2
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1

Where do complaints against Data Search NY, Inc. come from?

Data Search NY, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Data Search NY, Inc.

Across 22 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Data Search NY, Inc. contacts you

A grade of F signals how Data Search NY, 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 Data Search NY, 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 Data Search NY, 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 Data Search NY, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Data Search NY, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Didn't receive notice of right to dispute". This is based on 67 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Data Search NY, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Data Search NY, Inc. are falling. The company received 9 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Data Search NY, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Data Search NY, Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 47.3/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Data Search NY, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Data Search NY, Inc. has a 95% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 75% of cases.

In how many states does Data Search NY, Inc. operate? ▼

Data Search NY, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 22 states, with the most complaints from Texas (11 complaints).

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

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