KLS Financial Services, Inc

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

308
Total Complaints
69
Last 12 Months
37.7%
Timely Response
25
States Affected
KLS Financial Services, Inc timely response rate 37.7%
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 106
Debt collection — I do not know 68
Debt collection — Other debt 55
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 45
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 23
Debt collection — Rental debt 5
Debt collection — Credit card debt 4
Debt collection — Auto debt 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 112
2.Written notification about debt 66
3.Incorrect information on your report 34
4.False statements or representation 32
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
6.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 15
7.Improper use of your report 12
8.Communication tactics 7
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2018 5
2019 25
2020 28
2021 44
2022 40
2023 36
2024 44
2025 64
2026 22

Complaints by State (Top 15)

North Carolina 149
Mississippi 28
Texas 22
Georgia 17
Tennessee 17
Arizona 15
South Carolina 11
Florida 11
Alabama 6
Virginia 5
California 4
New York 4
Arkansas 2
Kansas 2
Ohio 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 270
Untimely response 38

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for KLS Financial Services, Inc

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 308 complaints against KLS Financial Services, Inc overall, with 69 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 25 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.

KLS Financial Services, Inc's timely response rate stands at 37.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. 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 KLS Financial Services, Inc have?

KLS Financial Services, Inc has 308 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 69 filed in the last 12 months.

Does KLS Financial Services, Inc respond to complaints on time?

KLS Financial Services, Inc has a 37.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for KLS Financial Services, Inc?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with KLS Financial Services, Inc?

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

How do I file a complaint against KLS Financial Services, Inc?

You can file a complaint against KLS Financial Services, 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 KLS Financial Services, Inc?

Consumers in 25 states and territories have filed complaints about KLS Financial Services, Inc with the CFPB.

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

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