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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 10,563 complaints

ERC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 54 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about ERC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 55.6/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: ERC ranks ahead of 27% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 73% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 10,563 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

27th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
10,563
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
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 ERC?

ERC has accumulated 10,563 total CFPB complaints across 54 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 10,563 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 100% timely-response rate against a 18% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 54 states, led by Texas with 1,443 and California with 1,406. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.6/100 places ERC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

10,563

mega-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

54

nationwide footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

18%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

55.6/100 composite

How does ERC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

56 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

ERC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 99.7%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 17.5%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 96.4%

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

How does ERC compare to its peers?

How does ERC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
ERC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
3,871
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
18%
7%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2024-04 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 3,930
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 2,329
Written notification about debt - 1,694
Disclosure verification of debt - 967
False statements or representation - 626
Communication tactics - 534
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 297
Improper contact or sharing of info - 108
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 57
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 21

Where do complaints against ERC come from?

ERC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against ERC

Across 54 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if ERC contacts you

A grade of D signals how ERC'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 ERC 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 ERC 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 ERC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about ERC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 10,563 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against ERC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against ERC are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is ERC's reputation grade? ▼

ERC has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.6/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does ERC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

ERC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 18% of cases.

In how many states does ERC operate? ▼

ERC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 54 states, with the most complaints from Texas (1,443 complaints).

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

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