Key Takeaways

  • 12,423 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (10,566).
  • Timely response rate: 99.7%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 17.5% of resolved complaints.
12,423 Total complaints
99.7% Timely response rate
17.5% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Erc break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 10,566 85.1%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1,718 13.8%
Credit reporting 60 0.5%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 38 0.3%
Consumer Loan 11 0.1%
Bank account or service 5 0.0%
Credit card 5 0.0%
Credit card or prepaid card 5 0.0%
Student loan 4 0.0%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 3 0.0%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2 0.0%
Payday loan 2 0.0%
Checking or savings account 1 0.0%
Mortgage 1 0.0%
Other financial service 1 0.0%
Prepaid card 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Erc.

Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,930
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,332
Written notification about debt 1,694
Incorrect information on your report 1,062
Disclosure verification of debt 967
False statements or representation 626
Communication tactics 534
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 444
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 297
Improper use of your report 214

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Erc responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Erc has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 8,653 69.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,103 25%
Closed 663 5.3%
Untimely response 3 0%
Closed with monetary relief 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Erc.

State Complaints
Texas 1,730
California 1,593
Florida 1,393
Georgia 906
New York 628
Illinois 476
Ohio 445
Pennsylvania 425
North Carolina 311
Tennessee 276
Maryland 268
Michigan 268
South Carolina 261
New Jersey 260
Virginia 238
Louisiana 228
Alabama 209
Arizona 209
Missouri 191
Massachusetts 168

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Erc

  1. Contact Erc directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Erc have?

    Erc has 12,423 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Erc?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 3,930 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Erc?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Erc respond to complaints on time?

    Erc has a 99.7% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.