CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Pls Group, Inc

Consumers have filed 225 complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.

Data updated 2026-08-14

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

Subscribe to this company's annual complaint changes (RSS)

The verdict

Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, Pls Group, Inc has accumulated 225 complaints, placing it #846 by volume. Its on-time response rate is 98.2%, the 50th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#846
of 3,843 companies by volume
98.2%
on time (50th pctile)
Money transfer, virt…
most-complained product
25
states with complaints

Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.

B+
PlainCredit Trust Score
77/100
Pls Group, Inc · 3 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response B- 98.2%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate B- 9.7%
Share of responses the consumer disputed (lower is better)
Relief Rate A+ 42.7%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Pls Group, Inc vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

98.2% Higher than most higher than 50% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more companies. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

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%.

Reading this profile

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
2026year in progress 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

Pls Group, Inc carries 225 complaints in the CFPB's database, 17 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 25 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a multi-regional footprint. No product draws more complaints than "Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. 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 clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. Resolved cases drew a formal consumer-dispute rate of 9.7% - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 42.7% rate.

How to read complaint counts

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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?

The CFPB has logged 225 complaints against Pls Group, Inc to date, of which 17 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Pls Group, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Pls Group, Inc's CFPB timely-response rate is 98.2%. 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?

"Lost or stolen money order" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Pls Group, Inc - see all issues and counts above.

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. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Nationwide companies with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Pls Group, Inc: nearest financial companies by total complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the product-category list below.

Similar dispute rates

Nearest companies by share of complaints marked disputed (9.7% here).

Also handles Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Pls Group, Inc have?

The CFPB has logged 225 complaints against Pls Group, Inc to date, of which 17 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Pls Group, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Pls Group, Inc's CFPB timely-response rate is 98.2%. 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?

"Lost or stolen money order" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Pls Group, Inc - see all issues and counts above.

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. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Pls Group, Inc's complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.