Key Takeaways

  • 6,467 debt collection complaints from Oregon.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (255).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
6,467 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 1,903
Written notification about debt 1,012
Communication tactics 807
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 777
False statements or representation 641
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 598
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 117

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 5,203 80.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 938 14.5%
Closed 132 2%
Closed with monetary relief 80 1.2%
Untimely response 74 1.1%
In progress 40 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    6,467 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 255 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 1,903 complaints.

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