Total CFPB complaints
1,572
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 1,572 complaints
I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 50 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
297 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
220 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
209 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
141 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
124 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 99
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
99 complaints
D
Grade D · 55.7/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.?
I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has accumulated 1,572 total CFPB complaints across 50 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 1,572 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "False statements or representation", narrowing to "Attempted to collect wrong amount", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 20% 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 50 states, led by Texas with 298 and California with 243, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.7/100 places I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. 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
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
50
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
20%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
55.7/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 40.5%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 89.3%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. compare to its peers?
I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONA… 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)
2018-08 2020-07
Top Consumer Issues
False statements or representation209 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed297 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed220 (%)
Written notification about debt124 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action99 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt96 (%)
Communication tactics141 (%)
Most common issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
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 |
|---|---|---|
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 209 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 198 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 150 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 124 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 99 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 99 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 96 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language | 73 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 70 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 68 |
Where do complaints against I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Across 50 states with at least one filing
- Texas
Texas
298 complaints
- California
California
243 complaints
- Washington
Washington
136 complaints
- Florida
Florida
132 complaints
- Georgia 106
Georgia
106 complaints
- Nevada 75
Nevada
75 complaints
- Arizona 67
Arizona
67 complaints
- Colorado 57
Colorado
57 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. is "False statements or representation", specifically "Attempted to collect wrong amount". This is based on 1,572 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.'s reputation grade? ▼
I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.7/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 20% of cases.
In how many states does I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. operate? ▼
I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 50 states, with the most complaints from Texas (298 complaints).
What can I do if I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, 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 I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Primary source data
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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 |