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

2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 41 complaints

NCS, Inc — Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 10 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about NCS, Inc

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
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 NCS, Inc?

NCS, Inc has accumulated 41 total CFPB complaints across 10 states, with 2 filed in the most recent 12 months against 39 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 4.9% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Disclosure verification of debt", narrowing to "Not given enough info to verify debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 83% timely-response rate against a 32% 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 10 states, led by Iowa with 24 and Nebraska with 6, 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 NCS, 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

Total CFPB complaints

41

All-time across CCDB intake

Last 12 months

2

4.9% of total history

Falling ↓

States active

10

Distinct state filings

Timely response rate

83%

Within CFPB SLA window

Consumer disputes

32%

After company response

Reputation grade

D

55.7/100 composite

Response-quality profile

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

Timely response within SLA 82.9%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 63.2%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 17.9%

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

How does NCS, Inc compare to its peers?

How does NCS, Inc compare? Versus a peer and the national average across 60+ high-volume collectors
NCS, Inc National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
2
22,938
250
Timely-response ratehigher is better
83%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
32%
24%
19%

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

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2016-10 2026-01

Top Consumer Issues

Disclosure verification of debt7 (%)
Written notification about debt5 (%)
False statements or representation6 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed10 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed6 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action1 (%)

Most common issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt

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
Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt 7
Written notification about debt Didn't receive enough information to verify debt 5
False statements or representation Attempted to collect wrong amount 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt is not yours 4
Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was result of identity theft 4
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine 4
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was paid 2
False statements or representation Told you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you 1
Taking/threatening an illegal action Sued w/o proper notification of suit 1

Where do complaints against NCS, Inc come from?

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

Top states by complaints against NCS, Inc

Across 10 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against NCS, Inc?

The most common issue consumers report about NCS, Inc is "Disclosure verification of debt", specifically "Not given enough info to verify debt". This is based on 41 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against NCS, Inc increasing or decreasing?

Complaints against NCS, Inc are falling. The company received 2 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is NCS, Inc's reputation grade?

NCS, 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 NCS, Inc respond to consumer complaints?

NCS, Inc has a 83% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 32% of cases.

In how many states does NCS, Inc operate?

NCS, Inc has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 10 states, with the most complaints from Iowa (24 complaints).

What can I do if NCS, 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 NCS, 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