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Absolute Recovery Services complaints
Filed under Absolute Recovery Services, LLC
Consumers have filed 273 complaints about Absolute Recovery Services since 2014, 87 of them in the last 12 months (+28% on the year before). It answered 58.6% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer - less often than a typical debt collector. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed.
Poor response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 273
- Last 12 months
- 87
- Answered on time
- 58.6%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 1
- Rank
- #222 of 1,963
Since November 2014
+28% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 30, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Absolute Recovery Services complaints by month
The busiest month was March 2026 (13 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 28% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Absolute Recovery Services answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation87100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time0/4558.6% on time
- Relief for customers0/400% closed with relief
- Complaint trend7/15+28% vs last year
What Absolute Recovery Services complaints are about
Top Absolute Recovery Services problems last 12 months
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 62
- Debt was result of identity theft 20
- Debt was paid 10
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 7
Where Absolute Recovery Services complaints come from
Most complaints: Tennessee (158), Mississippi (41), Texas (21), Arkansas (12), Georgia (9).
Absolute Recovery Services compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Mark P.CDebt collection | 10 | 89 | F |
| 2 | S & S RecoveryDebt collection | 45 | 89 | D |
| 3 | Frost-ArnettDebt collection | 46 | 88 | D |
| 4 | Patient Accounting Service CenterDebt collection | 59 | 87 | C |
| 5 | Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation USADebt collection | 54 | 87 | C |
| 6 | Absolute Recovery ServicesDebt collection | 7 | 87 | F |
| 7 | Collection ReceivablesDebt collection | 57 | 86 | C |
| 8 | Credit Card Acquisitions GroupDebt collection | 10 | 85 | F |
Compare side by side: Absolute Recovery Services vs Johnson Mark P.C · Absolute Recovery Services vs S & S Recovery · Absolute Recovery Services vs Frost-Arnett · Absolute Recovery Services vs Patient Accounting Service Center
What people say about Absolute Recovery Services
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
Questions about Absolute Recovery Services
How many complaints does Absolute Recovery Services have?
Absolute Recovery Services has 273 complaints on record since November 2014, including 87 in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 509 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Absolute Recovery Services respond to complaints?
Yes. Absolute Recovery Services answered 58.6% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only. Its Response Score is 7/100 (grade F).
What do people complain about most with Absolute Recovery Services?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (99), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (19), incorrect information on your report (40).
Is Absolute Recovery Services legit?
Absolute Recovery Services is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 273 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Absolute Recovery Services legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Absolute Recovery Services going up or down?
Up. There were 87 complaints in the last 12 months against 68 in the 12 before (+28%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Absolute Recovery Services?
Complain to Absolute Recovery Services in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Absolute Recovery Services complaints come from?
Most come from Tennessee (158), Mississippi (41), Texas (21). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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