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Client Services, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt

646
Debt Collection Complaints
90%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
9.9%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 308
I do not know 196
Credit card 62
Other debt 26
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 17
Medical debt 14
Payday loan debt 9
Auto debt 8
Telecommunications debt 2
Medical 2
Non-federal student loan 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 203
2.Communication tactics 128
3.Written notification about debt 125
4.False statements or representation 58
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 36
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 34
7.Incorrect information on your report 30
8.Improper contact or sharing of info 26
9.Disclosure verification of debt 19
10.Improper use of your report 13

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 647
Closed with non-monetary relief 68
Closed with monetary relief 3
Consumers who disputed the response 13.4%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 13
2014 35
2015 32
2016 37
2017 36
2018 43
2019 51
2020 35
2021 49
2022 49
2023 47
2024 79
2025 181
2026 31

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 91
California 76
Texas 60
New York 45
Georgia 37
New Jersey 31
Illinois 28
Pennsylvania 26
Michigan 23
Ohio 23
Arizona 22
Virginia 21
North Carolina 18
Maryland 17
Nevada 16

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 34
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 19
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 3
Credit card 3
Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card 2
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 2

Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Client Services, Inc.

Client Services, Inc. has 646 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 90% of the 718 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 48 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Credit card debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 9.9% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 13.4% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing — larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints — but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests, and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Client Services, Inc. have?

Client Services, Inc. has 646 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 90% of all complaints against this company.

Does Client Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Client Services, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Client Services, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

9.9% of resolved complaints against Client Services, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Client Services, Inc. primarily collect?

Client Services, Inc. primarily collects "Credit card debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Client Services, Inc.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Client Services, Inc. active?

Client Services, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 48 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.