Io, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

713
Total Complaints
103
Last 12 Months
95%
Timely Response
26
States Affected
Io, Inc. timely response rate 95.0%
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

Debt collection — Medical debt 293
Debt collection — I do not know 140
Debt collection — Other debt 76
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 73
Debt collection — Medical 70
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 36
Debt collection — Credit card debt 8
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Debt collection — Auto debt 3
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 242
2.Written notification about debt 153
3.False statements or representation 73
4.Incorrect information on your report 51
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 51
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 32
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 27
8.Disclosure verification of debt 24
9.Communication tactics 19
10.Improper use of your report 18

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 15
2015 21
2016 32
2017 52
2018 46
2019 56
2020 71
2021 124
2022 72
2023 43
2024 57
2025 99
2026 24

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 248
Maryland 190
Texas 94
Pennsylvania 72
Georgia 22
New Jersey 14
Florida 11
North Carolina 10
District of Columbia 10
South Carolina 8
California 7
Delaware 4
Missouri 3
Arkansas 3
New York 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 651
Closed 48
Closed with non-monetary relief 14

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Io, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 713 complaints against Io, Inc. overall, with 103 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.

Io, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 95%, 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 27% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 2% 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 Io, Inc. have?

Io, Inc. has 713 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 103 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Io, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Io, Inc. has a 95% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Io, Inc.?

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

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

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

How do I file a complaint against Io, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Io, 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 Io, Inc.?

Consumers in 26 states and territories have filed complaints about Io, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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