Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

313
Total Complaints
91
Last 12 Months
99.7%
Timely Response
26
States Affected
Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch timely response rate 99.7%
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 — Medical debt 143
Debt collection — I do not know 59
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 29
Debt collection — Medical 25
Debt collection — Other debt 23
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 20
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Debt collection — Rental debt 3
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Credit reporting 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 84
2.Written notification about debt 63
3.False statements or representation 40
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 31
5.Incorrect information on your report 28
6.Communication tactics 13
7.Disclosure verification of debt 11
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
9.Improper use of your report 9
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 7
2015 12
2016 11
2017 15
2018 15
2019 17
2020 17
2021 22
2022 47
2023 20
2024 26
2025 85
2026 18

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Kentucky 113
Missouri 50
Tennessee 30
Indiana 17
Florida 14
Mississippi 13
Georgia 11
Texas 9
Ohio 7
North Carolina 6
Illinois 6
Alabama 6
California 5
West Virginia 4
Kansas 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 233
Closed with non-monetary relief 77
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1
In progress 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 313 complaints against Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch overall, with 91 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 26 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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.

Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch's timely response rate stands at 99.7%, 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 20% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 24.9% 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 Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch have?

Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch has 313 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 91 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch respond to complaints on time?

Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch has a 99.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch?

The most complained-about product for Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch?

You can file a complaint against Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch 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 Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch?

Consumers in 26 states and territories have filed complaints about Credit Bureau Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY Branch with the CFPB.

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

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