Total CFPB complaints
78
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 78 complaints
CIG FINANCIAL LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 13 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about CIG FINANCIAL LLC
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
26 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
16 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
12 complaints
- Communication tactics 7
Communication tactics
7 complaints
- False statements or representation 5
False statements or representation
5 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
2 complaints
D
Grade D · 56.3/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about CIG FINANCIAL LLC?
CIG FINANCIAL LLC has accumulated 78 total CFPB complaints across 13 states, with 34 filed in the most recent 12 months against 44 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 43.6% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 40% consumer-dispute-after-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 13 states, led by California with 36 and Texas with 10, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 56.3/100 places CIG FINANCIAL LLC in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
34
43.6% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
13
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
99%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
40%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
56.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How CIG FINANCIAL LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 98.7%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 80.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 23.2%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does CIG FINANCIAL LLC compare to its peers?
CIG FINANCIAL LLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2022-09 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action16 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed26 (%)
Written notification about debt12 (%)
False statements or representation5 (%)
Communication tactics7 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly2 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 16 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 12 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 10 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 7 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 5 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 5 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 4 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 2 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 2 |
Where do complaints against CIG FINANCIAL LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against CIG FINANCIAL LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against CIG FINANCIAL LLC
Across 13 states with at least one filing
- California
California
36 complaints
- Texas 10
Texas
10 complaints
- Florida 9
Florida
9 complaints
- Georgia 7
Georgia
7 complaints
- Arizona 6
Arizona
6 complaints
- Ohio 3
Ohio
3 complaints
- Maryland 1
Maryland
1 complaints
- Alabama 1
Alabama
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against CIG FINANCIAL LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about CIG FINANCIAL LLC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged". This is based on 78 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against CIG FINANCIAL LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against CIG FINANCIAL LLC are rising. The company received 34 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is CIG FINANCIAL LLC's reputation grade? ▼
CIG FINANCIAL LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 56.3/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does CIG FINANCIAL LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
CIG FINANCIAL LLC has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 40% of cases.
In how many states does CIG FINANCIAL LLC operate? ▼
CIG FINANCIAL LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 13 states, with the most complaints from California (36 complaints).
What can I do if CIG FINANCIAL LLC is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If CIG FINANCIAL LLC violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |