CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Certified Services, Inc.

What 60 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

60
Total complaints
1
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
7
States affected

The verdict

Certified Services, Inc. ranks #1677 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 60 complaints on record. It answers 100% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#1677
of 3,848 companies by volume
100%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
7
states with complaints
Certified Services, Inc. timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 22
Debt collection — Medical 14
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 12
Debt collection — I do not know 7
Debt collection — Other debt 3
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1
Debt collection — Credit card debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
3.False statements or representation 9
4.Written notification about debt 7
5.Incorrect information on your report 6
6.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
7.Improper use of your report 3
8.Communication tactics 2
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 2
2015 7
2016 4
2017 6
2018 4
2019 8
2020 5
2021 4
2022 7
2023 5
2024 5
2025 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Illinois 52
Indiana 2
Massachusetts 1
Florida 1
Wisconsin 1
Michigan 1
Georgia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 56
Closed 4

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Certified Services, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 60 complaints against Certified Services, Inc. overall, with 1 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 7 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated 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.

Certified Services, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 13.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% 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 Certified Services, Inc. have?

Certified Services, Inc. has 60 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Certified Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Certified Services, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

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

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

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

The most common issue reported by consumers about Certified 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 Certified Services, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Certified 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 Certified Services, Inc.?

Consumers in 7 states and territories have filed complaints about Certified Services, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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