CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

NCS, Inc

What 49 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

49
Total complaints
4
Last 12 months
81.6%
Timely response
11
States affected

The verdict

NCS, Inc ranks #1857 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 49 complaints on record. It answers 81.6% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#1857
of 3,848 companies by volume
81.6%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
11
states with complaints
NCS, Inc timely response rate 81.6%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 13
Debt collection — Other debt 9
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 7
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 4
Debt collection — Medical 3
Debt collection — Payday loan 2
Debt collection — Auto debt 1
Debt collection — Non-federal student loan 1
Checking or savings account — Checking account 1
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
2.Disclosure verification of debt 9
3.Written notification about debt 6
4.False statements or representation 6
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
6.Incorrect information on your report 2
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 2
8.Managing an account 1
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
10.Can't contact lender 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 3
2015 1
2016 12
2017 6
2018 5
2019 4
2020 3
2021 1
2022 3
2023 4
2024 1
2025 5
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Iowa 29
Nebraska 6
Oregon 2
Texas 2
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 2
Illinois 2
Minnesota 1
Arizona 1
Maryland 1
New York 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 43
Closed 6

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for NCS, Inc

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 49 complaints against NCS, Inc overall, with 4 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 11 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated 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.

NCS, Inc's timely response rate stands at 81.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 30% 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 NCS, Inc have?

NCS, Inc has 49 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 4 filed in the last 12 months.

Does NCS, Inc respond to complaints on time?

NCS, Inc has a 81.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for NCS, Inc?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with NCS, Inc?

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

How do I file a complaint against NCS, Inc?

You can file a complaint against NCS, 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 NCS, Inc?

Consumers in 11 states and territories have filed complaints about NCS, Inc with the CFPB.

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

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