Total CFPB complaints
18
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 18 complaints
Worldwide Recovery LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 8 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Worldwide Recovery LLC
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
5 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
4 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
3 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- False statements or representation 1
False statements or representation
1 complaints
- Written notification about debt 1
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
F
Grade F · 41.4/100 composite
This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Worldwide Recovery LLC?
Worldwide Recovery LLC has accumulated 18 total CFPB complaints across 8 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 18 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 6% timely-response rate against a 0% 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 8 states, led by California with 7 and South Dakota with 2, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 41.4/100 places Worldwide Recovery 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
8
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
6%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
F
41.4/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Worldwide Recovery LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 5.6%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 14.3%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Worldwide Recovery LLC compare to its peers?
Worldwide Recovery LLC 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)
2014-12 2022-04
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action4 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action5 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed2 (%)
Communication tactics3 (%)
False statements or representation1 (%)
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | 3 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated an attorney or official | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Seized/Attempted to seize property | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
Where do complaints against Worldwide Recovery LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Worldwide Recovery LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Worldwide Recovery LLC
Across 8 states with at least one filing
- California
California
7 complaints
- South Dakota 2
South Dakota
2 complaints
- Oklahoma 2
Oklahoma
2 complaints
- Texas 1
Texas
1 complaints
- Oregon 1
Oregon
1 complaints
- Maryland 1
Maryland
1 complaints
- Washington 1
Washington
1 complaints
- Florida 1
Florida
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Worldwide Recovery LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Worldwide Recovery LLC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay". This is based on 18 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Worldwide Recovery LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Worldwide Recovery LLC have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Worldwide Recovery LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Worldwide Recovery LLC has a reputation grade of F (score: 41.4/100). This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.
Does Worldwide Recovery LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Worldwide Recovery LLC has a 6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Worldwide Recovery LLC operate? ▼
Worldwide Recovery LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 8 states, with the most complaints from California (7 complaints).
What can I do if Worldwide Recovery 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 Worldwide Recovery 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 |