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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 948 complaints

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 44 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 54.3/100 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: Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. ranks ahead of 23% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 77% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 948 all-time complaints and a 97% timely-response rate.

23rd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
948
CFPB complaints, all-time
97%
answered inside the CFPB window
3
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 Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.?

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. has accumulated 948 total CFPB complaints across 44 states, with 3 filed in the most recent 12 months against 945 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.3% 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 97% timely-response rate against a 24% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 44 states, led by Texas with 293 and Florida with 256. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 54.3/100 places Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

948

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

3

0.3% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

44

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

97%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

24%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

54.3/100 composite

How does Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

54 Bottom 23% higher than 23% 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

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 97.3%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 23.6%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 78.6%

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

How does Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. compare to its peers?

How does Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Paramount Recovery Sys… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
3
84
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
97%
94%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
24%
18%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2024-03 2026-02

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 462
Written notification about debt - 238
False statements or representation - 63
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 51
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 47
Disclosure verification of debt - 37
Communication tactics - 34
Improper contact or sharing of info - 10
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 5
Electronic communications - 1

Where do complaints against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. come from?

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.

Across 44 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. contacts you

A grade of D signals how Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.'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 Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. 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 Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. 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 Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 948 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. are falling. The company received 3 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P.'s reputation grade? ▼

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. has a reputation grade of D (score: 54.3/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. has a 97% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 24% of cases.

In how many states does Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. operate? ▼

Paramount Recovery Systems, L.P. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 44 states, with the most complaints from Texas (293 complaints).

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

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