ARS National Services, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

522
Total Complaints
57
Last 12 Months
97.7%
Timely Response
47
States Affected
ARS National Services, Inc. timely response rate 97.7%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Credit card debt 200
Debt collection — I do not know 134
Debt collection — Credit card 57
Debt collection — Other debt 37
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 35
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 21
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 17
Debt collection — Medical debt 4
Credit card 3
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 3

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 141
2.Written notification about debt 83
3.Communication tactics 62
4.False statements or representation 51
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 44
6.Incorrect information on your report 27
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 25
8.Disclosure verification of debt 24
9.Improper use of your report 16
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 10

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 11
2014 29
2015 26
2016 27
2017 43
2018 42
2019 40
2020 57
2021 50
2022 47
2023 38
2024 42
2025 68
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 87
New York 82
Florida 37
Texas 29
New Jersey 24
Georgia 24
Pennsylvania 21
Illinois 18
Ohio 17
North Carolina 16
Arizona 14
Maryland 12
Virginia 12
Michigan 12
Missouri 9

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 488
Closed with non-monetary relief 31
Closed 3

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for ARS National Services, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 522 complaints against ARS National Services, Inc. overall, with 57 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 47 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

ARS National Services, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 97.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 6.7% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 5.9% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does ARS National Services, Inc. have?

ARS National Services, Inc. has 522 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 57 filed in the last 12 months.

Does ARS National Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

ARS National Services, Inc. has a 97.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for ARS National Services, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for ARS National Services, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with ARS National Services, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about ARS National Services, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against ARS National Services, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against ARS National Services, Inc. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about ARS National Services, Inc.?

Consumers in 47 states and territories have filed complaints about ARS National Services, Inc. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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