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I.C. System, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

16,261
Debt Collection Complaints
79%
of All Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
5.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 6,721
Other debt 5,025
Telecommunications debt 1,866
Medical debt 1,079
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 903
Credit card debt 371
Medical 208
Rental debt 35
Credit card 20
Auto debt 13
Private student loan debt 7
Payday loan debt 5
Federal student loan debt 3
Mortgage debt 2
Mortgage 1
Non-federal student loan 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,007
2.Written notification about debt 3,178
3.Incorrect information on your report 2,228
4.False statements or representation 1,672
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,561
6.Improper use of your report 994
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 747
8.Communication tactics 546
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 523
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 457

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 19,534
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,050
Closed 9
Untimely response 2
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 5.7%
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 109
2014 331
2015 349
2016 473
2017 725
2018 691
2019 801
2020 1,366
2021 2,148
2022 1,620
2023 1,827
2024 3,128
2025 5,249
2026 1,779

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 2,721
Florida 2,694
Georgia 2,097
California 1,762
North Carolina 934
New York 875
Illinois 873
Ohio 771
South Carolina 610
Pennsylvania 593
Michigan 535
New Jersey 514
Alabama 491
Tennessee 451
Louisiana 444

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2,334
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,877
Credit reporting 29
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 21
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 20
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 11

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 I.C. System, Inc.

I.C. System, Inc. has 16,261 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 79% of the 20,596 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 56 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 99.9%, 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, 5.1% 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 5.7% 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 I.C. System, Inc. have?

I.C. System, Inc. has 16,261 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 79% of all complaints against this company.

Does I.C. System, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

I.C. System, Inc. has a 99.9% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does I.C. System, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

5.1% of resolved complaints against I.C. System, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does I.C. System, Inc. primarily collect?

I.C. System, 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 I.C. System, 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 I.C. System, Inc. active?

I.C. System, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 56 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.