FMS Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

155
Total Complaints
6
Last 12 Months
98.1%
Timely Response
35
States Affected
FMS Inc. timely response rate 98.1%
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 — I do not know 33
Debt collection — Medical debt 28
Debt collection — Credit card 23
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 14
Debt collection — Other debt 13
Debt collection — Medical 12
Debt collection — Credit card debt 10
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 6
Credit card 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 39
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 28
3.Communication tactics 26
4.Written notification about debt 16
5.Disclosure verification of debt 11
6.False statements or representation 10
7.Incorrect information on your report 6
8.Improper contact or sharing of info 3
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 22
2015 31
2016 17
2017 9
2018 11
2019 14
2020 18
2021 4
2022 5
2023 6
2024 4
2025 8
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Idaho 16
Oklahoma 15
Florida 13
California 11
Washington 9
North Carolina 8
New Jersey 8
Maryland 5
Nevada 5
Texas 5
Ohio 5
Arizona 5
Illinois 4
Michigan 4
Louisiana 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 147
Closed 8

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for FMS Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 155 complaints against FMS Inc. overall, with 6 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 35 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

FMS Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 98.1%, 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 16.7% 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 FMS Inc. have?

FMS Inc. has 155 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 6 filed in the last 12 months.

Does FMS Inc. respond to complaints on time?

FMS Inc. has a 98.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for FMS Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with FMS Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about FMS Inc. is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against FMS Inc.?

You can file a complaint against FMS 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 FMS Inc.?

Consumers in 35 states and territories have filed complaints about FMS Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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