This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 139 complaints

FMS Inc. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 34 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about FMS Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
C

Grade C · 60.0/100 composite

This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about FMS Inc.?

FMS Inc. has accumulated 139 total CFPB complaints across 34 states, with 5 filed in the most recent 12 months against 134 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 3.6% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not mine", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 98% timely-response rate against a 17% 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 34 states, led by Oklahoma with 15 and Idaho with 12, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 60.0/100 places FMS Inc. in grade band C, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.

Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

139

All-time across CCDB intake

Last 12 months

5

3.6% of total history

Stable →

States active

34

Distinct state filings

Timely response rate

98%

Within CFPB SLA window

Consumer disputes

17%

After company response

Reputation grade

C

60.0/100 composite

Response-quality profile

How FMS Inc. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.

Timely response within SLA 97.8%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 33.3%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 60.7%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does FMS Inc. compare to its peers?

How does FMS Inc. compare? Versus a peer and the national average across 60+ high-volume collectors
FMS Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
5
22,938
250
Timely-response ratehigher is better
98%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
17%
24%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2020-07 2026-01

Top Consumer Issues

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed39 (%)
Communication tactics18 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed28 (%)
Written notification about debt12 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt9 (%)
False statements or representation8 (%)

Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine

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.

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Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine 25
Communication tactics Frequent or repeated calls 18
Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt is not yours 15
Written notification about debt Didn't receive enough information to verify debt 12
Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt 9
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid 9
False statements or representation Attempted to collect wrong amount 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was result of identity theft 8
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt resulted from identity theft 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was paid 5

Where do complaints against FMS Inc. come from?

The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against FMS Inc.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against FMS Inc.

Across 34 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against FMS Inc.?

The most common issue consumers report about FMS Inc. is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 139 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against FMS Inc. increasing or decreasing?

Complaints against FMS Inc. have been stable. The company received 5 complaints in the last 12 months.

What is FMS Inc.'s reputation grade?

FMS Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 60.0/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

Does FMS Inc. respond to consumer complaints?

FMS Inc. has a 98% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 17% of cases.

In how many states does FMS Inc. operate?

FMS Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 34 states, with the most complaints from Oklahoma (15 complaints).

What can I do if FMS Inc. 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 FMS Inc. 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