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ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.

49.8K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

49.8K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 49,754 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 37.1% of cases.

49.8K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
2.7%
Disputed
37.1%
Relief Provided
57
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

49.8K

Filed since 2013

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

37.1%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 37.1%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 49.8K

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 49.8K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 39,971 complaints (80.6%), resolution 37.7% Debt collection 80.6% Credit reporting: 5,977 complaints (12.1%), resolution 38.2% Credit reporting 12.1% Credit reporting,: 2,449 complaints (4.9%), resolution 28.5% Credit card: 601 complaints (1.2%), resolution 33.8% Credit card: 245 complaints (0.5%), resolution 27.8% Debt or: 217 complaints (0.4%), resolution 39.6% Credit reporting: 103 complaints (0.2%), resolution 22.3%
  • Debt collection 40K 80.6% 38% relief
  • Credit reporting 6K 12.1% 38% relief
  • Credit reporting, 2K 4.9% 29% relief
  • Credit card 601 1.2% 34% relief
  • Credit card 245 0.5% 28% relief
  • Debt or 217 0.4% 40% relief
  • Credit reporting 103 0.2% 22% relief

How ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.'s 49.8K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 40.0K
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 6.0K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2.4K
Credit card 601
Credit card or prepaid card 245
Debt or credit management 217
Credit reporting 103
Consumer Loan 71
Mortgage 27
Checking or savings account 18
Bank account or service 17
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 15
Vehicle loan or lease 15
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 9
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7
Payday loan 4
Student loan 3
Other financial service 3
Prepaid card 2

Top States

State Complaints
FL 6.1K
TX 6.1K
CA 5.2K
GA 3.5K
NY 2.8K
PA 2.2K
IL 2.1K
NJ 1.5K
MI 1.4K
OH 1.4K
NC 1.2K
SC 1.2K
VA 1.1K
MD 1.1K
LA 1.0K
AZ 1.0K
AL 980
TN 877
MA 687
IN 643

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed 13.5K
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 6.2K
Written notification about debt 6.2K
False statements or representation 4.8K
Incorrect information on your report 4.4K
Communication tactics 3.1K
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2.9K
Improper use of your report 2.1K
Disclosure verification of debt 1.7K
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1.3K
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 684
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 507
Taking/threatening an illegal action 480
Improper contact or sharing of info 380
Electronic communications 266
Getting a credit card 218
Incorrect information on credit report 92
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 82
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 63
Confusing or missing disclosures 61

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 984 99%
2014 2.6K 99.7%
2015 2.0K 100%
2016 1.4K 100%
2017 1.5K 99.8%
2018 1.6K 100%
2019 1.4K 99.9%
2020 1.6K 99.9%
2021 2.6K 100%
2022 2.2K 100%
2023 3.2K 100%
2024 7.5K 99.9%
2025 14.7K 100%
2026 6.5K 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. has accumulated 49,754 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 57 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 12,256 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-09, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 61.4% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 37.1% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 2.7% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Debt collection", and the single most common underlying issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. have?

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. has received 49,754 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. respond to complaints on time?

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.?

The most common issue reported against ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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