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GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC.

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

31 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 31 consumers have filed complaints since 2014. The company has a 77.4% timely response rate and has provided relief in 3.2% of cases.

31
Total Complaints
77.4%
Timely Response
19.4%
Disputed
3.2%
Relief Provided
7
States Active
2014
Since

Total complaints

31

Filed since 2014

Timely response

77.4%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

3.2%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 77.4%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 3.2%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 31

GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 31 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 27 complaints (87.1%), resolution 3.7% Debt collection 87.1% Credit reporting,: 3 complaints (9.7%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 9.7% Mortgage: 1 complaints (3.2%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 27 87.1% 4% relief
  • Credit reporting, 3 9.7% 0% relief
  • Mortgage 1 3.2% 0% relief

How GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC.'s 31 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 27
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 3
Mortgage 1

Top States

State Complaints
AZ 24
TX 1
PA 1
AL 1
UT 1
GA 1
CA 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Communication tactics 4
Written notification about debt 3
Improper use of your report 2
Disclosure verification of debt 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
False statements or representation 2
Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
Application, originator, mortgage broker 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2014 4 100%
2015 6 50%
2016 3 33.3%
2017 1 0%
2018 3 100%
2019 4 100%
2020 2 50%
2021 3 100%
2022 4 100%
2024 1 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC.

GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. has accumulated 31 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 7 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 13 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 2014, and the most recent logged activity is 2024-02-15, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. reports a 77.4% timely-response rate and has closed 96.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 3.2% 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 19.4% 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 "Cont'd attempts 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 GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, 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 GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. have?

GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. has received 31 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. respond to complaints on time?

GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. has a 77.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC.?

The most common issue reported against GENERAL BUSINESS RECOVERIES, INC. is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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