Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

106
Total Complaints
12
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
8
States Affected
Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. timely response rate 100.0%
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 — Medical debt 39
Debt collection — Medical 16
Debt collection — I do not know 14
Debt collection — Other debt 10
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 9
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 4
Debt collection — Auto debt 3
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Debt collection — Rental debt 2
Debt collection — Auto 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 21
2.Written notification about debt 20
3.Communication tactics 10
4.False statements or representation 10
5.Incorrect information on your report 9
6.Disclosure verification of debt 9
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 7
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 6
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 6
2015 5
2016 10
2017 12
2018 4
2019 12
2020 7
2021 10
2022 7
2023 11
2024 6
2025 16

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Oregon 82
California 9
Arizona 4
Washington 4
Tennessee 2
Alabama 1
Maryland 1
Wisconsin 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 104
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 106 complaints against Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. overall, with 12 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 8 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 "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.

Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 20% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.9% 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 Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. have?

Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. has 106 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 12 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Southern Oregon Credit Service, 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 Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc.?

Consumers in 8 states and territories have filed complaints about Southern Oregon Credit Service, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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