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Credit Systems International, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

1,663
Debt Collection Complaints
82.5%
of All Complaints
97.7%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 799
Other debt 394
Medical debt 265
Medical 95
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 49
Telecommunications debt 40
Credit card debt 11
Rental debt 7
Payday loan debt 1
Auto debt 1
Credit card 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 690
2.Written notification about debt 336
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 274
4.Incorrect information on your report 182
5.False statements or representation 147
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 93
7.Improper use of your report 75
8.Disclosure verification of debt 62
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 49
10.Communication tactics 40

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,015
Consumers who disputed the response 23.1%
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 14
2014 36
2015 43
2016 53
2017 65
2018 80
2019 70
2020 64
2021 157
2022 116
2023 108
2024 208
2025 712
2026 289

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,213
Georgia 269
Alabama 170
Florida 55
California 29
New Jersey 27
Mississippi 21
Arizona 18
New York 15
Louisiana 15
North Carolina 14
Oklahoma 12
Colorado 11
Illinois 10
Maryland 10

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 229
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 111
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 5
Credit reporting 3
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 2
Bank account or service — Other bank product/service 1

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 Credit Systems International, Inc.

Credit Systems International, Inc. has 1,663 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 82.5% of the 2,015 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 44 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other 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 97.7%, 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, 0% 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 23.1% 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 Credit Systems International, Inc. have?

Credit Systems International, Inc. has 1,663 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 82.5% of all complaints against this company.

Does Credit Systems International, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Credit Systems International, Inc. has a 97.7% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Credit Systems International, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Credit Systems International, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Credit Systems International, Inc. primarily collect?

Credit Systems International, Inc. primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Credit Systems International, 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 Credit Systems International, Inc. active?

Credit Systems International, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 44 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.