ONLINE Information Services, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

3,324
Total Complaints
1,000
Last 12 Months
99.9%
Timely Response
55
States Affected
ONLINE Information Services, Inc. timely response rate 99.9%
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 1,116
Debt collection — I do not know 1,033
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 337
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 249
Debt collection — Medical debt 214
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 142
Debt collection — Medical 57
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 56
Debt collection — Credit card debt 43
Credit reporting 24

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,321
2.Written notification about debt 537
3.Incorrect information on your report 319
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 263
5.False statements or representation 251
6.Improper use of your report 133
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 118
8.Communication tactics 82
9.Disclosure verification of debt 76
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 73

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 63
2015 89
2016 80
2017 102
2018 144
2019 195
2020 205
2021 283
2022 210
2023 318
2024 456
2025 883
2026 291

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 461
Texas 434
North Carolina 426
Georgia 264
South Carolina 185
Ohio 155
New Jersey 145
Illinois 128
New York 123
California 98
Tennessee 98
Louisiana 82
Pennsylvania 60
Virginia 59
Michigan 54

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,376
Closed with non-monetary relief 947
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for ONLINE Information Services, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 3,324 complaints against ONLINE Information Services, Inc. overall, with 1,000 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 55 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.

ONLINE Information Services, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 99.9%, 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 26.9% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 28.5% 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 ONLINE Information Services, Inc. have?

ONLINE Information Services, Inc. has 3,324 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1,000 filed in the last 12 months.

Does ONLINE Information Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

ONLINE Information Services, Inc. has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for ONLINE Information Services, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with ONLINE Information Services, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about ONLINE Information 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 ONLINE Information Services, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against ONLINE Information 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 ONLINE Information Services, Inc.?

Consumers in 55 states and territories have filed complaints about ONLINE Information Services, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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