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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 66 complaints

Palmar, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 23 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Palmar, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 38.1/100 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: Palmar, Inc. ranks ahead of 2% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 98% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 66 all-time complaints and a 12% timely-response rate.

2nd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
66
CFPB complaints, all-time
12%
answered inside the CFPB window
39
in the last 12 months (rising)

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 Palmar, Inc.?

Palmar, Inc. has accumulated 66 total CFPB complaints across 23 states, with 39 filed in the most recent 12 months against 27 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 59.1% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged". The company posts a 12% timely-response rate against a 0% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 23 states, led by New Jersey with 11 and Georgia with 9. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 38.1/100 places Palmar, Inc. in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

66

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

39

59.1% of all-time complaints

Rising ↑

States active

23

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

12%

below sla band

Consumer disputes

0%

low (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

F

38.1/100 composite

How does Palmar, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

38 Bottom 2% higher than 2% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Above this entry. 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

Palmar, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 12.2%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 41.1%

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

How does Palmar, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Palmar, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Palmar, Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
39
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
12%
92%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
7%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2018-04 2021-06

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 27
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 19
Written notification about debt - 9
False statements or representation - 7
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 2

Where do complaints against Palmar, Inc. come from?

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

Top states by complaints against Palmar, Inc.

Across 23 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Palmar, Inc. contacts you

A grade of F signals how Palmar, 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 Palmar, 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 Palmar, 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 Palmar, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Palmar, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged". This is based on 66 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Palmar, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Palmar, Inc. are rising. The company received 39 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.

What is Palmar, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Palmar, Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 38.1/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Palmar, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Palmar, Inc. has a 12% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.

In how many states does Palmar, Inc. operate? ▼

Palmar, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 23 states, with the most complaints from New Jersey (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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