CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Pls Group, Inc

What 225 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

225
Total complaints
17
Last 12 months
98.2%
Timely response
25
States affected

The verdict

Pls Group, Inc ranks #847 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 225 complaints on record. It answers 98.2% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#847
of 3,848 companies by volume
98.2%
answered on time
Money transfer, virt…
most-complained product
25
states with complaints
Pls Group, Inc timely response rate 98.2%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Check cashing service 41
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Money order 24
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Money order, traveler's check or cashier's check 18
Checking or savings account — Checking account 18
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card 17
Debt collection — Payday loan 16
Payday loan 16
Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card 12
Consumer Loan — Installment loan 7
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 6

Top Issues

1.Lost or stolen money order 28
2.Fraud or scam 28
3.Problem with customer service 20
4.Managing an account 17
5.Problem with a purchase or transfer 17
6.Unexpected or other fees 11
7.Confusing or missing disclosures 8
8.Communication tactics 7
9.Problems when you are unable to pay 7
10.Can't contact lender 6

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 14
2015 23
2016 19
2017 13
2018 12
2019 12
2020 20
2021 13
2022 13
2023 39
2024 24
2025 20
2026 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Illinois 44
New York 42
Texas 41
California 21
Wisconsin 14
Arizona 10
Massachusetts 10
Indiana 9
North Carolina 4
Mississippi 3
Ohio 3
Kentucky 3
Washington 2
Oklahoma 2
Michigan 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 129
Closed with non-monetary relief 70
Closed with monetary relief 26

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Pls Group, Inc

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 225 complaints against Pls Group, Inc overall, with 17 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 "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service," 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 "Lost or stolen money order" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Pls Group, Inc's timely response rate stands at 98.2%, 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 9.7% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 42.7% 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 Pls Group, Inc have?

Pls Group, Inc has 225 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 17 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Pls Group, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Pls Group, Inc has a 98.2% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Pls Group, Inc?

The most complained-about product for Pls Group, Inc is "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Pls Group, Inc?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Pls Group, Inc is "Lost or stolen money order." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Pls Group, Inc?

You can file a complaint against Pls Group, 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 Pls Group, Inc?

Consumers in 25 states and territories have filed complaints about Pls Group, Inc with the CFPB.

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

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