2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Kingston Data & Credit International Inc.

Open-data reference.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

271
Debt Collection Complaints
77.9%
of All Complaints
96.6%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 174
I do not know 90
Credit card debt 4
Auto debt 2
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 116
2.Written notification about debt 69
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 41
4.False statements or representation 37
5.Incorrect information on your report 35
6.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 18
7.Improper use of your report 16
8.Communication tactics 5
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5
10.Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 347
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 100%
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 1
2017 3
2018 1
2020 10
2021 34
2022 46
2023 50
2024 60
2025 112
2026 31

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 46
Georgia 32
Florida 30
California 24
Louisiana 22
Illinois 21
Virginia 18
Ohio 15
Pennsylvania 15
Michigan 12
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 8
Arizona 8
Iowa 7
South Carolina 7

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 55
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 19
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 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 Kingston Data & Credit International Inc.

271 debt-collection complaints against Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 77.9% of the 348 complaints filed about this entity. The 39 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

96.6% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 0% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 100% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. have?

Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. has 271 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 77.9% of all complaints against this company.

Does Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. respond to complaints on time?

96.6% of the CFPB complaints against Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. get a response within the expected window. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. provide relief to consumers?

Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. closed 0% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Kingston Data & Credit 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 Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. active?

Kingston Data & Credit International Inc. has received consumer complaints from 39 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.

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.