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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 143 complaints

Recovery One, LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 30 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Recovery One, LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 57.7/100 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: Recovery One, LLC ranks ahead of 34% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 66% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 143 all-time complaints and a 99% timely-response rate.

34th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
143
CFPB complaints, all-time
99%
answered inside the CFPB window
15
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 Recovery One, LLC?

Recovery One, LLC has accumulated 143 total CFPB complaints across 30 states, with 15 filed in the most recent 12 months against 128 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 10.5% 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 99% timely-response rate against a 28% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 30 states, led by Ohio with 30 and Texas with 21. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 57.7/100 places Recovery One, LLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

143

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

15

10.5% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

30

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

99%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

28%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

57.7/100 composite

How does Recovery One, LLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

58 34th percentile higher than 34% 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

Recovery One, LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 99.3%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 27.7%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 53.6%

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

How does Recovery One, LLC compare to its peers?

How does Recovery One, LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Recovery One, LLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
15
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
99%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
28%
10%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2023-09 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 62
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 21
False statements or representation - 16
Communication tactics - 15
Written notification about debt - 13
Disclosure verification of debt - 9
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 5
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 1

Where do complaints against Recovery One, LLC come from?

Recovery One, LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Recovery One, LLC

Across 30 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Recovery One, LLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Recovery One, LLC'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 Recovery One, LLC 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 Recovery One, LLC 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 Recovery One, LLC?

The most common issue consumers report about Recovery One, LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 143 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Recovery One, LLC increasing or decreasing?

Complaints against Recovery One, LLC are falling. The company received 15 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Recovery One, LLC's reputation grade?

Recovery One, LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 57.7/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Recovery One, LLC respond to consumer complaints?

Recovery One, LLC has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 28% of cases.

In how many states does Recovery One, LLC operate?

Recovery One, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 30 states, with the most complaints from Ohio (30 complaints).

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

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