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

CFPB complaint data Grade C 64 complaints

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 12 states, reputation grade C.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

C

Grade C · 60.3/100 composite

This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of C: Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. ranks ahead of 44% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 56% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 64 all-time complaints and a 97% timely-response rate.

44th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
64
CFPB complaints, all-time
97%
answered inside the CFPB window
2
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 Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.?

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. has accumulated 64 total CFPB complaints across 12 states, with 2 filed in the most recent 12 months against 62 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 3.1% 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 25% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 12 states, led by New Jersey with 19 and Pennsylvania with 14. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 60.3/100 places Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. in grade band C.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

64

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

2

3.1% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

12

regional footprint

Timely response rate

97%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

25%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

C

60.3/100 composite

How does Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

60 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 96.8%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 25.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 21.4%

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

How does Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Rickart Collection Sys… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
2
6
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
97%
92%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
25%
33%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2016-06 2021-08

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 27
Written notification about debt - 12
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 7
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 6
False statements or representation - 5
Communication tactics - 4
Disclosure verification of debt - 2
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1

Where do complaints against Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. come from?

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.

Across 12 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. contacts you

A grade of C signals how Rickart Collection Systems, 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 Rickart Collection Systems, 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 Rickart Collection Systems, 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 Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 64 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. are falling. The company received 2 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Rickart Collection Systems, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 60.3/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. has a 97% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 25% of cases.

In how many states does Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. operate? ▼

Rickart Collection Systems, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 12 states, with the most complaints from New Jersey (19 complaints).

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

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