CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Amscot Corporation

Behind the 138 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-05-15

138
Total complaints
13
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
6
States affected

The verdict

Among 3,848 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, Amscot Corporation sits at #1148, with 138 complaints logged. 100% of its complaints get an on-time reply, beating the 93% median for the 100+ complaint peer group.

#1148
of 3,848 companies by volume
100%
answered on time
Payday loan, title l…
most-complained product
6
states with complaints
Amscot Corporation timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan 30
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan 19
Debt collection - Payday loan debt 11
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Check cashing service 10
Debt collection - Payday loan 9
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order 7
Debt collection - I do not know 6
Checking or savings account - Checking account 5
Payday loan 4
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 4

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 13
2.Struggling to pay your loan 13
3.Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 10
4.Problem with customer service 7
5.Loan payment wasn't credited to your account 7
6.Managing an account 6
7.Fraud or scam 6
8.Written notification about debt 5
9.Lost or stolen money order 5
10.Money was taken from your bank account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount 5

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 7
2015 3
2016 11
2017 6
2018 16
2019 16
2020 8
2021 8
2022 19
2023 10
2024 17
2025 16
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 129
Wisconsin 1
South Dakota 1
New York 1
Texas 1
Colorado 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 106
Closed with non-monetary relief 19
Closed with monetary relief 13

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Amscot Corporation

Amscot Corporation carries 138 complaints in the CFPB's database, 13 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 6 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a geographically concentrated footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. The specific issue named most within that category is "Communication tactics," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Amscot Corporation answers 100% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. The company's response was formally disputed in 13% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. 23.2% of resolved complaints ended with some monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer.

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 (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

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 Amscot Corporation have?

138 complaints have been filed against Amscot Corporation with the CFPB overall - 13 of them in the past year.

Does Amscot Corporation respond to complaints on time?

Amscot Corporation's CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Amscot Corporation?

"Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan" draws more CFPB complaints against Amscot Corporation than any other product - see the full breakdown above.

What is the most common complaint issue with Amscot Corporation?

Consumers most often cite "Communication tactics" when complaining about Amscot Corporation; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against Amscot Corporation?

You can file a complaint against Amscot Corporation 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 Amscot Corporation?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Amscot Corporation from 6 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.

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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026