Sentry Credit, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

522
Total Complaints
84
Last 12 Months
96.4%
Timely Response
39
States Affected
Sentry Credit, Inc. timely response rate 96.4%
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 — Rental debt 130
Debt collection — I do not know 125
Debt collection — Other debt 72
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 55
Debt collection — Credit card debt 37
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 29
Debt collection — Auto debt 14
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 13
Debt collection — Credit card 13
Debt collection — Medical debt 9

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 186
2.Written notification about debt 80
3.False statements or representation 55
4.Incorrect information on your report 38
5.Improper use of your report 29
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 22
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
8.Communication tactics 18
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 14
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 13

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 8
2014 13
2015 13
2016 9
2017 29
2018 12
2019 9
2020 16
2021 35
2022 46
2023 60
2024 133
2025 139

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 92
Florida 71
California 54
Georgia 47
Washington 38
Virginia 28
Illinois 20
Maryland 19
Pennsylvania 12
Nevada 11
Louisiana 11
North Carolina 9
Arizona 9
New York 9
Oregon 8

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 516
Closed with non-monetary relief 6

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Sentry Credit, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 522 complaints against Sentry Credit, Inc. overall, with 84 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 39 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Sentry Credit, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 96.4%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 8.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 1.1% 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 Sentry Credit, Inc. have?

Sentry Credit, Inc. has 522 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 84 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Sentry Credit, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Sentry Credit, Inc. has a 96.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Sentry Credit, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Sentry Credit, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Sentry Credit, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Sentry Credit, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Sentry Credit, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Sentry Credit, Inc. 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 Sentry Credit, Inc.?

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed complaints about Sentry Credit, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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