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Debt Recovery Specialists complaints
Consumers have filed 7 complaints about Debt Recovery Specialists since 2014, 2 of them in the last 12 months. It answered 0% on time and closed 100% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is improper use of your report.
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- Complaints on record
- 7
- Last 12 months
- 2
- Answered on time
- 0%
- Closed with relief
- 100%
- Last 30 days
- 2
- Rank
- #1,275 of 1,963
Since July 2014
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 28, 2026
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Debt Recovery Specialists complaints by month
The busiest month was October 2026 (2 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Debt Recovery Specialists answered all time
- Closed with non-monetary relief571.4%
- Untimely response228.6%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Debt Recovery Specialists complaints are about
Top Debt Recovery Specialists problems
Inside "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not mine 1
- Debt was discharged in bankruptcy 1
Debt Recovery Specialists compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green SquareDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 2 | EMoneyUSADebt collection | 53 | 25 | C |
| 3 | Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection | 56 | 25 | C |
| 4 | Credit World ServicesDebt collection | 47 | 25 | D |
| 5 | Keynote ConsultingDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 6 | Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 7 | Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection | 19 | 25 | F |
| 8 | Debt Recovery SpecialistsDebt collection | - | 2 | - |
Compare side by side: Debt Recovery Specialists vs Green Square · Debt Recovery Specialists vs EMoneyUSA · Debt Recovery Specialists vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Debt Recovery Specialists vs Credit World Services
What people say about Debt Recovery Specialists
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | No timely reply |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperly | No timely reply |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt was discharged in bankruptcy | Fixed |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Debt collection | False statements or representationIndicated committed crime not paying | Fixed |
| Dec 15, 2015 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt is not mine | Fixed |
| Jun 10, 2015 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionThreatened arrest/jail if do not pay | Fixed |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Fixed |
Questions about Debt Recovery Specialists
How many complaints does Debt Recovery Specialists have?
Debt Recovery Specialists has 7 complaints on record since July 2014, including 2 in the last 12 months and 2 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 2,550 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Debt Recovery Specialists respond to complaints?
Yes. Debt Recovery Specialists answered 0% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 100% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Debt Recovery Specialists?
The most common problems are improper use of your report (1), written notification about debt (1), cont'd attempts collect debt not owed (2).
Is Debt Recovery Specialists legit?
Debt Recovery Specialists is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 7 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Debt Recovery Specialists legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Debt Recovery Specialists?
Complain to Debt Recovery Specialists 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 Debt Recovery Specialists complaints come from?
Most come from Washington (5), Texas (2). 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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