M.A.R.S., Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

254
Total Complaints
56
Last 12 Months
99.6%
Timely Response
29
States Affected
M.A.R.S., Inc. timely response rate 99.6%
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 — Other debt 64
Debt collection — Rental debt 53
Debt collection — I do not know 52
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 36
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 26
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 10
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 4
Debt collection — Medical debt 3
Debt collection — Credit card 1
Debt collection — Credit card debt 1

Top Issues

1.False statements or representation 52
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 52
3.Written notification about debt 41
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 21
5.Communication tactics 18
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 17
7.Incorrect information on your report 16
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 9
9.Improper use of your report 9
10.Disclosure verification of debt 7

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 9
2015 18
2016 10
2017 14
2018 11
2019 17
2020 12
2021 9
2022 20
2023 17
2024 38
2025 58
2026 16

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Oklahoma 95
Texas 48
Kansas 26
Arkansas 15
Mississippi 11
Arizona 6
Missouri 6
Illinois 5
Indiana 4
California 4
Florida 4
Michigan 3
Connecticut 2
New York 2
Pennsylvania 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 253
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for M.A.R.S., Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 254 complaints against M.A.R.S., Inc. overall, with 56 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 29 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 "False statements or representation" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

M.A.R.S., Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 99.6%, 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 42.2% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.4% 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 M.A.R.S., Inc. have?

M.A.R.S., Inc. has 254 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 56 filed in the last 12 months.

Does M.A.R.S., Inc. respond to complaints on time?

M.A.R.S., Inc. has a 99.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for M.A.R.S., Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with M.A.R.S., Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about M.A.R.S., Inc. is "False statements or representation." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against M.A.R.S., Inc.?

You can file a complaint against M.A.R.S., 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 M.A.R.S., Inc.?

Consumers in 29 states and territories have filed complaints about M.A.R.S., Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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