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National Credit Systems,Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Rental debt

13,673
Debt Collection Complaints
77.6%
of All Complaints
98.6%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 4,640
Rental debt 4,530
Other debt 3,209
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 884
Mortgage debt 171
Credit card debt 133
Mortgage 23
Telecommunications debt 21
Medical debt 19
Auto debt 11
Medical 11
Payday loan debt 5
Non-federal student loan 4
Private student loan debt 4
Federal student loan debt 3
Payday loan 3
Credit card 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 5,937
2.Written notification about debt 2,485
3.False statements or representation 2,421
4.Incorrect information on your report 2,012
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,452
6.Improper use of your report 729
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 629
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 508
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 382
10.Communication tactics 356

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 17,276
In progress 346
Closed with non-monetary relief 5
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 24.5%
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 68
2014 223
2015 279
2016 380
2017 573
2018 555
2019 551
2020 714
2021 1,156
2022 1,130
2023 1,599
2024 3,014
2025 5,760
2026 1,627

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 3,772
Georgia 2,664
Florida 2,091
North Carolina 1,122
South Carolina 708
California 561
Ohio 455
Illinois 435
Alabama 421
Arizona 403
New York 364
Maryland 356
Michigan 349
Louisiana 345
Tennessee 331

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2,388
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,222
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 220
Credit reporting 39
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 26
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 13

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 Credit Systems,Inc.

National Credit Systems,Inc. has 13,673 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 77.6% of the 17,629 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 54 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Rental 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 98.6%, 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 24.5% 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 Credit Systems,Inc. have?

National Credit Systems,Inc. has 13,673 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 77.6% of all complaints against this company.

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

National Credit Systems,Inc. has a 98.6% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

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

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

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

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

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

National Credit Systems,Inc. has received consumer complaints from 54 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.