CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

CDS Debt Relief, LLC

What 17 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

17
Total complaints
3
Last 12 months
23.5%
Timely response
13
States affected

The verdict

CDS Debt Relief, LLC ranks #3077 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 17 complaints on record. It answers 23.5% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#3077
of 3,848 companies by volume
23.5%
answered on time
Debt or credit manag…
most-complained product
13
states with complaints
CDS Debt Relief, LLC timely response rate 23.5%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 7
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 5
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Debt collection — I do not know 1
Debt or credit management — Credit repair services 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Fraud or scam 5
2.Didn't provide services promised 5
3.Unauthorized withdrawals or charges 2
4.False statements or representation 2
5.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
6.Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing 1
7.Improper use of your report 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2022 4
2023 6
2024 2
2025 4
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 3
Texas 3
Ohio 1
Tennessee 1
Maryland 1
Indiana 1
Illinois 1
California 1
Nevada 1
Oklahoma 1
Idaho 1
Colorado 1
North Carolina 1

Company Responses

Untimely response 12
Closed with monetary relief 5

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for CDS Debt Relief, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 17 complaints against CDS Debt Relief, LLC overall, with 3 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 13 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt or credit management," 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 "Fraud or scam" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

CDS Debt Relief, LLC's timely response rate stands at 23.5%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Of complaints that were resolved, 29.4% 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 CDS Debt Relief, LLC have?

CDS Debt Relief, LLC has 17 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 3 filed in the last 12 months.

Does CDS Debt Relief, LLC respond to complaints on time?

CDS Debt Relief, LLC has a 23.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for CDS Debt Relief, LLC?

The most complained-about product for CDS Debt Relief, LLC is "Debt or credit management." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with CDS Debt Relief, LLC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about CDS Debt Relief, LLC is "Fraud or scam." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against CDS Debt Relief, LLC?

You can file a complaint against CDS Debt Relief, LLC 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 CDS Debt Relief, LLC?

Consumers in 13 states and territories have filed complaints about CDS Debt Relief, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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