Total CFPB complaints
24
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 24 complaints
NorthStar Technologies — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 6 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about NorthStar Technologies
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
12 complaints
- Communication tactics 3
Communication tactics
3 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action 2
Taking/threatening an illegal action
2 complaints
- False statements or representation 2
False statements or representation
2 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Attempts to collect debt not owed
1 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 60.3/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about NorthStar Technologies?
NorthStar Technologies has accumulated 24 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 24 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not mine", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 83% timely-response rate against a 26% 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 6 states, led by Oklahoma with 14 and Texas with 5, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 60.3/100 places NorthStar Technologies in grade band C, 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
Falling ↓
States active
6
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
83%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
26%
After company response
Reputation grade
C
60.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How NorthStar Technologies performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 83.3%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 52.6%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 10.7%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does NorthStar Technologies compare to its peers?
NorthStar Technologies 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)
2013-08 2024-06
Top Consumer Issues
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed12 (%)
Communication tactics3 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action2 (%)
False statements or representation2 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed1 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 9 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Sued w/o proper notification of suit | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was discharged in bankruptcy | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Contacted me after I asked not to | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 1 |
Where do complaints against NorthStar Technologies come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against NorthStar Technologies. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against NorthStar Technologies
Across 6 states with at least one filing
- Oklahoma
Oklahoma
14 complaints
- Texas 5
Texas
5 complaints
- Ohio 2
Ohio
2 complaints
- South Carolina 1
South Carolina
1 complaints
- Minnesota 1
Minnesota
1 complaints
- Nebraska 1
Nebraska
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against NorthStar Technologies? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about NorthStar Technologies is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 24 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against NorthStar Technologies increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against NorthStar Technologies are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is NorthStar Technologies's reputation grade? ▼
NorthStar Technologies has a reputation grade of C (score: 60.3/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does NorthStar Technologies respond to consumer complaints? ▼
NorthStar Technologies has a 83% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 26% of cases.
In how many states does NorthStar Technologies operate? ▼
NorthStar Technologies has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from Oklahoma (14 complaints).
What can I do if NorthStar Technologies 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 NorthStar Technologies violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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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 |