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DRB-40 complaints
Filed under DRB-40, LLC
Consumers have filed 193 complaints about DRB-40 since 2016, 57 of them in the last 12 months (+24% on the year before). It answered 100% 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.
Average response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 193
- Last 12 months
- 57
- Answered on time
- 100%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 1
- Rank
- #293 of 1,963
Since March 2016
+24% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 30, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
DRB-40 complaints by month
The busiest month was February 2026 (8 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 24% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How DRB-40 answered last 12 months
- Closed with explanation57100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time45/45100% on time
- Relief for customers0/400% closed with relief
- Complaint trend8/15+24% vs last year
What DRB-40 complaints are about
Top DRB-40 problems last 12 months
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 23
- Debt was result of identity theft 13
- Debt was paid 1
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 1
Where DRB-40 complaints come from
Most complaints: Texas (27), California (19), Florida (18), South Carolina (12), Ohio (11).
DRB-40 compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Credit Bureau Services AssociationDebt collection | 0 | 58 | F |
| 2 | AccscientDebt collection | 10 | 58 | F |
| 3 | Financial Management SolutionsDebt collection | 54 | 57 | C |
| 4 | Klima, Peters & Daly, P.ADebt collection | 53 | 57 | C |
| 5 | Glasser and GlasserDebt collection | 60 | 57 | C |
| 6 | Javitch, Block & RathboneDebt collection | 60 | 57 | C |
| 7 | U.S. Auto CreditDebt collection | 46 | 57 | D |
| 8 | DRB-40Debt collection | 53 | 57 | C |
Compare side by side: DRB-40 vs Credit Bureau Services Association · DRB-40 vs Accscient · DRB-40 vs Financial Management Solutions · DRB-40 vs Klima, Peters & Daly, P.A
What people say about DRB-40
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Debt collection | Electronic communicationsFrequent or repeated messages | Explained |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Debt relief & credit repair | Confusing or missing disclosures | Explained |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsFrequent or repeated calls | Explained |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Debt collection | Threatened to contact someone or share information improperlyContacted you after you asked them to stop | Explained |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to sue you for very old debt | Explained |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
Questions about DRB-40
How many complaints does DRB-40 have?
DRB-40 has 193 complaints on record since March 2016, including 57 in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 633 of every company by complaints this year.
Does DRB-40 respond to complaints?
Yes. DRB-40 answered 100% 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 53/100 (grade C).
What do people complain about most with DRB-40?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (38), communication tactics (51), false statements or representation (16).
Is DRB-40 legit?
DRB-40 is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 193 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is DRB-40 legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about DRB-40 going up or down?
Up. There were 57 complaints in the last 12 months against 46 in the 12 before (+24%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against DRB-40?
Complain to DRB-40 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 DRB-40 complaints come from?
Most come from Texas (27), California (19), Florida (18). 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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