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National Commercial Services, Inc

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

179
Debt Collection Complaints
88.6%
of All Complaints
97%
Timely Response
15.3%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 56
I do not know 47
Auto debt 27
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 25
Auto 10
Rental debt 5
Mortgage debt 4
Credit card debt 4
Telecommunications debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 62
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 27
3.False statements or representation 25
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 23
5.Communication tactics 18
6.Incorrect information on your report 12
7.Written notification about debt 11
8.Disclosure verification of debt 4
9.Improper use of your report 3
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 168
Closed with non-monetary relief 27
Closed with monetary relief 4
Closed 3
Consumers who disputed the response 26.1%
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 4
2014 12
2015 12
2016 16
2017 11
2018 19
2019 17
2020 8
2021 8
2022 12
2023 14
2024 23
2025 41
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 33
North Carolina 20
Ohio 15
Florida 14
Texas 11
Virginia 11
Illinois 8
Pennsylvania 8
Louisiana 8
Washington 7
New York 6
Kansas 6
Michigan 5
Colorado 4
Georgia 4

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 10
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 10
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 1
Mortgage — FHA mortgage 1
Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM) 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 National Commercial Services, Inc

National Commercial Services, Inc has 179 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 88.6% of the 202 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 36 states and territories, making this a multi-state 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%, 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, 15.3% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 26.1% 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 National Commercial Services, Inc have?

National Commercial Services, Inc has 179 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 88.6% of all complaints against this company.

Does National Commercial Services, Inc respond to complaints on time?

National Commercial Services, Inc has a 97% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does National Commercial Services, Inc provide relief to consumers?

15.3% of resolved complaints against National Commercial Services, Inc were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does National Commercial Services, Inc primarily collect?

National Commercial Services, 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 National Commercial 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 National Commercial Services, Inc active?

National Commercial Services, Inc has received consumer complaints from 36 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.