Total CFPB complaints
3
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 3 complaints
ESM Enterprises — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about ESM Enterprises
- Improper contact or sharing of info
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
1 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 67.0/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about ESM Enterprises?
ESM Enterprises has accumulated 3 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 3 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Improper contact or sharing of info", narrowing to "Talked to a third party about my debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 67% timely-response rate against a 33% 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 2 states, led by Florida with 2 and Iowa with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 67.0/100 places ESM Enterprises 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
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
67%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
33%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
67.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How ESM Enterprises performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 66.7%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 66.7%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does ESM Enterprises compare to its peers?
ESM Enterprises 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)
2014-09 2015-12
Top Consumer Issues
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action1 (%)
Most common issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay | 1 |
Where do complaints against ESM Enterprises come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against ESM Enterprises. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against ESM Enterprises
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Florida
Florida
2 complaints
- Iowa
Iowa
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against ESM Enterprises? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about ESM Enterprises is "Improper contact or sharing of info", specifically "Talked to a third party about my debt". This is based on 3 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against ESM Enterprises increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against ESM Enterprises have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is ESM Enterprises's reputation grade? ▼
ESM Enterprises has a reputation grade of B (score: 67.0/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does ESM Enterprises respond to consumer complaints? ▼
ESM Enterprises has a 67% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 33% of cases.
In how many states does ESM Enterprises operate? ▼
ESM Enterprises has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Florida (2 complaints).
What can I do if ESM Enterprises 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 ESM Enterprises violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Primary source data
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Related
Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |