Total CFPB complaints
62
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 62 complaints
Data Search NY, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 21 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Data Search NY, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
19 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
18 complaints
- False statements or representation 6
False statements or representation
6 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
2 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
2 complaints
F
Grade F · 47.3/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Data Search NY, Inc.?
Data Search NY, Inc. has accumulated 62 total CFPB complaints across 21 states, with 15 filed in the most recent 12 months against 47 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 24.2% 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 "Written notification about debt", narrowing to "Didn't receive notice of right to dispute", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 95% timely-response rate against a 75% 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 21 states, led by Texas with 11 and Illinois with 8, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 47.3/100 places Data Search NY, 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
15
24.2% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
21
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
95%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
75%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
47.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Data Search NY, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
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) 100.0%
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 Data Search NY, Inc. compare to its peers?
Data Search NY, Inc. 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)
2020-10 2025-09
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt18 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed19 (%)
False statements or representation6 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action2 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly2 (%)
Most common issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 9 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 9 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 6 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 5 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 4 |
| Written notification about debt | Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 2 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 2 |
Where do complaints against Data Search NY, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Data Search NY, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Data Search NY, Inc.
Across 21 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
11 complaints
- Illinois
Illinois
8 complaints
- Virginia
Virginia
6 complaints
- Florida
Florida
6 complaints
- Maryland
Maryland
5 complaints
- Missouri 4
Missouri
4 complaints
- New York 3
New York
3 complaints
- Wisconsin 2
Wisconsin
2 complaints
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 "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive notice of right to dispute". This is based on 62 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Data Search NY, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Data Search NY, Inc. are rising. The company received 15 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Data Search NY, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Data Search NY, Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 47.3/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
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 21 states, with the most complaints from Texas (11 complaints).
What can I do if Data Search NY, 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 Data Search NY, Inc. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
Consumer Guides
Primary source data
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
| Publisher | Kiznis Studio |
| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |