Total CFPB complaints
35
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 35 complaints
World Recovery Service, LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 12 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about World Recovery Service, LLC
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
17 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 5
Disclosure verification of debt
5 complaints
- Communication tactics 5
Communication tactics
5 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action 3
Taking/threatening an illegal action
3 complaints
- Written notification about debt 1
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 43.0/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about World Recovery Service, LLC?
World Recovery Service, LLC has accumulated 35 total CFPB complaints across 12 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 35 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not mine", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 37% timely-response rate against a 22% 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 12 states, led by California with 8 and Ohio with 6, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 43.0/100 places World Recovery Service, LLC 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
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
12
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
37%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
22%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
43.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How World Recovery Service, LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 37.1%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 43.8%
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 World Recovery Service, LLC compare to its peers?
World Recovery Service… 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)
2014-01 2020-08
Top Consumer Issues
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed17 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt5 (%)
Communication tactics5 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action3 (%)
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 13 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 4 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 3 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 3 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Contacted employer after asked not to | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Right to dispute notice not received | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene/profane/abusive language | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
Where do complaints against World Recovery Service, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against World Recovery Service, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against World Recovery Service, LLC
Across 12 states with at least one filing
- California
California
8 complaints
- Ohio
Ohio
6 complaints
- Florida
Florida
5 complaints
- Indiana 3
Indiana
3 complaints
- Georgia 3
Georgia
3 complaints
- Texas 3
Texas
3 complaints
- Virginia 2
Virginia
2 complaints
- Oregon 1
Oregon
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against World Recovery Service, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about World Recovery Service, LLC is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 35 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against World Recovery Service, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against World Recovery Service, LLC have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is World Recovery Service, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
World Recovery Service, LLC has a reputation grade of F (score: 43.0/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does World Recovery Service, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
World Recovery Service, LLC has a 37% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 22% of cases.
In how many states does World Recovery Service, LLC operate? ▼
World Recovery Service, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 12 states, with the most complaints from California (8 complaints).
What can I do if World Recovery Service, LLC 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 World Recovery Service, LLC 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 |