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BBB Accredited Business since 5/17/2011

ARS National Services Inc

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Phone: (800) 456-5053 Fax: (800) 707-9541 View Additional Phone Numbers 201 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 legal@arsnational.com http://www.arsnational.com

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Description

This company is a consumer debt collection agency.

BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited Business since 5/17/2011

BBB has determined that ARS National Services Inc meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

BBB accreditation does not mean that the business' products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business' product quality or competency in performing services.

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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that raised the rating for ARS National Services Inc include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
  • Response to 141 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Complaints Summary

141 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 31 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 0
Billing/Collection Issues 114
Delivery Issues 0
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 1
Problems with Product/Service 26
Total Closed Complaints 141

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: December 02, 1994 Business started: 11/20/1987 in CA Business incorporated: 11/20/1987 in CA
Licensing

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

These agencies may include:

California Association of Collectors
PO Box 254490, Sacramento CA 95865-4490
http://www.calcollectors.net
Phone Number: (916) 929-2125
Fax Number: (916) 929-7682

Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Management
Mr. Jason Howerton, President & CEO Mr. Dan Montenaro, General Counsel / VP of Risk Management
Contact Information
Complaint Contact: Mr. Dan Montenaro, General Counsel / VP of Risk Management
Number of Employees

650

Business Category

Collection Agencies

Alternate Business Names
Associated Recovery Systems
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