Key Takeaways

  • 6,659 debt collection complaints from Oregon.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (263).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
6,659 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Oregon

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,974
Written notification about debt 1,048
Communication tactics 818
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 777
False statements or representation 673
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 631
Disclosure verification of debt 314
Improper contact or sharing of info 121
Taking/threatening an illegal action 121
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 120

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Oregon.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 5,359 80.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 978 14.7%
Closed 132 2%
Closed with monetary relief 80 1.2%
Untimely response 75 1.1%
In progress 35 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Oregon?

    6,659 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Oregon.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Oregon?

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 263 debt collection complaints in Oregon.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in Oregon?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 1,974 complaints.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.