D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

168
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
47%
Timely Response
13
States Affected
D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS timely response rate 47.0%
Industry benchmark

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

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 59
Debt collection — Payday loan 30
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 23
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 17
Debt collection — Other debt 12
Debt collection — Non-federal student loan 6
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 4
Debt collection — Credit card 4
Consumer Loan — Installment loan 3
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan 3

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 47
2.Taking/threatening an illegal action 19
3.Improper contact or sharing of info 19
4.False statements or representation 14
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 13
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 13
7.Disclosure verification of debt 8
8.Attempts to collect debt not owed 8
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7
10.Written notification about debt 7

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 8
2015 39
2016 42
2017 29
2018 26
2019 9
2020 7
2021 7
2023 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 152
Arizona 2
Virginia 2
Massachusetts 2
Florida 1
New Jersey 1
South Carolina 1
North Carolina 1
Wisconsin 1
Nebraska 1
Alabama 1
Hawaii 1
Illinois 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 92
Closed 69
Closed with non-monetary relief 4
Untimely response 3

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 168 complaints against D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 13 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Communication tactics" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS's timely response rate stands at 47%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 11.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 2.4% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

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 D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS have?

D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS has 168 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS respond to complaints on time?

D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS has a 47% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS?

The most complained-about product for D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS?

The most common issue reported by consumers about D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS is "Communication tactics." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS?

You can file a complaint against D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS 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 D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS?

Consumers in 13 states and territories have filed complaints about D. SCOTT CARRUTHERS with the CFPB.

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

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