I.C. System, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

20,596
Total Complaints
5,868
Last 12 Months
99.9%
Timely Response
56
States Affected
I.C. System, Inc. timely response rate 99.9%
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 6,721
Debt collection — Other debt 5,025
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2,334
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,877
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 1,866
Debt collection — Medical debt 1,079
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 903
Debt collection — Credit card debt 371
Debt collection — Medical 208
Debt collection — Rental debt 35

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,007
2.Written notification about debt 3,178
3.Incorrect information on your report 2,228
4.False statements or representation 1,672
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,561
6.Improper use of your report 994
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 747
8.Communication tactics 546
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 523
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 457

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 109
2014 331
2015 349
2016 473
2017 725
2018 691
2019 801
2020 1,366
2021 2,148
2022 1,620
2023 1,827
2024 3,128
2025 5,249
2026 1,779

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 2,721
Florida 2,694
Georgia 2,097
California 1,762
North Carolina 934
New York 875
Illinois 873
Ohio 771
South Carolina 610
Pennsylvania 593
Michigan 535
New Jersey 514
Alabama 491
Tennessee 451
Louisiana 444

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 19,534
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,050
Closed 9
Untimely response 2
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for I.C. System, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 20,596 complaints against I.C. System, Inc. overall, with 5,868 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 56 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

I.C. System, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 99.9%, 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 5.7% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 5.1% 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 I.C. System, Inc. have?

I.C. System, Inc. has 20,596 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 5,868 filed in the last 12 months.

Does I.C. System, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

I.C. System, Inc. has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for I.C. System, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with I.C. System, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about I.C. System, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against I.C. System, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against I.C. System, 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 I.C. System, Inc.?

Consumers in 56 states and territories have filed complaints about I.C. System, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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