Total CFPB complaints
846
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 846 complaints
R.M. Galicia, Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 34 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about R.M. Galicia, Inc.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
277 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
182 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 94
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
94 complaints
- False statements or representation 82
False statements or representation
82 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 44
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
44 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 42
Disclosure verification of debt
42 complaints
D
Grade D · 56.2/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about R.M. Galicia, Inc.?
R.M. Galicia, Inc. has accumulated 846 total CFPB complaints across 34 states, with 26 filed in the most recent 12 months against 820 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", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 98% timely-response rate against a 18% 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 34 states, led by California with 594 and Arizona with 85, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 56.2/100 places R.M. Galicia, Inc. in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
26
3.1% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
34
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
98%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
18%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
56.2/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How R.M. Galicia, Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 98.2%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 35.5%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 60.7%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does R.M. Galicia, Inc. compare to its peers?
R.M. Galicia, Inc. 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)
2024-04 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed277 (%)
Written notification about debt182 (%)
False statements or representation82 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed94 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action44 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt42 (%)
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 | 156 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 148 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 82 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 67 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 59 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 54 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 44 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 42 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 35 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 34 |
Where do complaints against R.M. Galicia, Inc. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against R.M. Galicia, Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against R.M. Galicia, Inc.
Across 34 states with at least one filing
- California
California
594 complaints
- Arizona 85
Arizona
85 complaints
- Texas 23
Texas
23 complaints
- Nevada 23
Nevada
23 complaints
- Florida 10
Florida
10 complaints
- South Carolina 10
South Carolina
10 complaints
- North Carolina 10
North Carolina
10 complaints
- Georgia 9
Georgia
9 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against R.M. Galicia, Inc.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about R.M. Galicia, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 846 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against R.M. Galicia, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against R.M. Galicia, Inc. are falling. The company received 26 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is R.M. Galicia, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼
R.M. Galicia, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 56.2/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does R.M. Galicia, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
R.M. Galicia, Inc. has a 98% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 18% of cases.
In how many states does R.M. Galicia, Inc. operate? ▼
R.M. Galicia, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 34 states, with the most complaints from California (594 complaints).
What can I do if R.M. Galicia, 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 R.M. Galicia, 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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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |