Early Warning Services, LLC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

33,809
Total Complaints
6,492
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
57
States Affected
Early Warning Services, LLC timely response rate 100.0%
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

Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer 18,772
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 6,801
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet 2,705
Checking or savings account — Checking account 1,532
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,420
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 1,016
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency 509
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 367
Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service 252
Credit reporting 106

Top Issues

1.Other transaction problem 16,669
2.Incorrect information on your report 5,728
3.Fraud or scam 2,949
4.Improper use of your report 1,919
5.Opening an account 1,080
6.Confusing or missing disclosures 851
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 750
8.Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem 651
9.Managing an account 431
10.Other service problem 405

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 8
2014 21
2015 45
2016 44
2017 131
2018 224
2019 309
2020 363
2021 698
2022 1,262
2023 1,579
2024 3,452
2025 24,509
2026 1,164

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 4,232
Texas 3,994
Illinois 3,871
Florida 3,592
Georgia 2,810
New York 2,800
New Jersey 1,187
Pennsylvania 940
Michigan 819
North Carolina 720
Ohio 647
Maryland 632
Arizona 605
Virginia 600
Indiana 583

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 33,808
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Early Warning Services, LLC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 33,809 complaints against Early Warning Services, LLC overall, with 6,492 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 57 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service," 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 "Other transaction problem" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Early Warning Services, LLC'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 41.3% 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 Early Warning Services, LLC have?

Early Warning Services, LLC has 33,809 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 6,492 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Early Warning Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Early Warning Services, LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Early Warning Services, LLC?

The most complained-about product for Early Warning Services, LLC is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Early Warning Services, LLC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Early Warning Services, LLC is "Other transaction problem." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Early Warning Services, LLC?

You can file a complaint against Early Warning Services, 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 Early Warning Services, LLC?

Consumers in 57 states and territories have filed complaints about Early Warning Services, LLC with the CFPB.

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

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