Total CFPB complaints
39
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 39 complaints
Paramount Capital Group, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 15 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Paramount Capital Group, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
19 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 5
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
5 complaints
- Communication tactics 3
Communication tactics
3 complaints
- False statements or representation 3
False statements or representation
3 complaints
- Written notification about debt 2
Written notification about debt
2 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 49.3/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Paramount Capital Group, Inc.?
Paramount Capital Group, Inc. has accumulated 39 total CFPB complaints across 15 states, with 3 filed in the most recent 12 months against 36 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 7.7% 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", 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 15 states, led by Texas with 6 and Tennessee 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 49.3/100 places Paramount Capital Group, 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
3
7.7% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
15
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
95%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
75%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
49.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Paramount Capital Group, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 94.9%
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 26.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Paramount Capital Group, Inc. compare to its peers?
Paramount Capital Grou… 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)
2021-02 2025-11
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed19 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action5 (%)
Communication tactics3 (%)
Written notification about debt2 (%)
False statements or representation3 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 10 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 9 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 1 |
Where do complaints against Paramount Capital Group, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Paramount Capital Group, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Paramount Capital Group, Inc.
Across 15 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
6 complaints
- Tennessee
Tennessee
5 complaints
- Georgia
Georgia
5 complaints
- Arizona
Arizona
4 complaints
- Florida
Florida
4 complaints
- California
California
3 complaints
- Illinois 2
Illinois
2 complaints
- Alabama 2
Alabama
2 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Paramount Capital Group, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Paramount Capital Group, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 39 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Paramount Capital Group, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Paramount Capital Group, Inc. are falling. The company received 3 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Paramount Capital Group, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
Paramount Capital Group, Inc. has a reputation grade of F (score: 49.3/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Paramount Capital Group, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Paramount Capital Group, 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 Paramount Capital Group, Inc. operate? ▼
Paramount Capital Group, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 15 states, with the most complaints from Texas (6 complaints).
What can I do if Paramount Capital Group, 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 Paramount Capital Group, Inc. 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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