National Credit Systems,Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

17,629
Total Complaints
6,176
Last 12 Months
98.6%
Timely Response
54
States Affected
National Credit Systems,Inc. timely response rate 98.6%
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 — I do not know 4,640
Debt collection — Rental debt 4,530
Debt collection — Other debt 3,209
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2,388
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1,222
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 884
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 220
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 171
Debt collection — Credit card debt 133
Credit reporting 39

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 5,937
2.Written notification about debt 2,485
3.False statements or representation 2,421
4.Incorrect information on your report 2,012
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,452
6.Improper use of your report 729
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 629
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 508
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 382
10.Communication tactics 356

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 68
2014 223
2015 279
2016 380
2017 573
2018 555
2019 551
2020 714
2021 1,156
2022 1,130
2023 1,599
2024 3,014
2025 5,760
2026 1,627

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 3,772
Georgia 2,664
Florida 2,091
North Carolina 1,122
South Carolina 708
California 561
Ohio 455
Illinois 435
Alabama 421
Arizona 403
New York 364
Maryland 356
Michigan 349
Louisiana 345
Tennessee 331

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 17,276
In progress 346
Closed with non-monetary relief 5
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for National Credit Systems,Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 17,629 complaints against National Credit Systems,Inc. overall, with 6,176 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 54 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.

National Credit Systems,Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 98.6%, 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 24.5% 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 National Credit Systems,Inc. have?

National Credit Systems,Inc. has 17,629 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 6,176 filed in the last 12 months.

Does National Credit Systems,Inc. respond to complaints on time?

National Credit Systems,Inc. has a 98.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for National Credit Systems,Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with National Credit Systems,Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against National Credit Systems,Inc.?

You can file a complaint against National Credit Systems,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 National Credit Systems,Inc.?

Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed complaints about National Credit Systems,Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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