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Western-Shamrock complaints
Filed under Western-Shamrock Corporation
Consumers have filed 402 complaints about Western-Shamrock since 2014, 83 of them in the last 12 months (+11% on the year before). It answered 100% on time and closed 6% with relief for the customer - less often than a typical debt collector. The most common problem is took or threatened to take negative or legal action.
Average response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 402
- Last 12 months
- 83
- Answered on time
- 100%
- Closed with relief
- 6%
- Last 30 days
- 1
- Rank
- #231 of 1,963
Since January 2014
+11% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Oct 30, 2026
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Western-Shamrock complaints by month
The busiest month was April 2026 (11 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 11% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Western-Shamrock answered last 12 months
- Closed with non-monetary relief56%
- Closed with explanation7894%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time45/45100% on time
- Relief for customers5/406% closed with relief
- Complaint trend9/15+11% vs last year
What Western-Shamrock complaints are about
Top Western-Shamrock problems last 12 months
Inside "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action"
- Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged 26
- Threatened to sue you for very old debt 5
- Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay 3
- Seized or attempted to seize your property 2
- Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds 2
Where Western-Shamrock complaints come from
Most complaints: Texas (253), Oklahoma (45), Georgia (30), South Carolina (18), Missouri (14).
Western-Shamrock compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Credit Card Acquisitions GroupDebt collection | 10 | 85 | F |
| 2 | Linebarger Goggan Blair & SampsonDebt collection | 61 | 84 | C |
| 3 | Express Recovery ServicesDebt collection | 41 | 84 | D |
| 4 | Steel River SystemsDebt collection | 70 | 83 | B |
| 5 | Forest Recovery ServicesDebt collection | 46 | 83 | D |
| 6 | Western-ShamrockDebt collection | 59 | 83 | C |
| 7 | FEDChex RecoveryDebt collection | 8 | 82 | F |
| 8 | Servicing SolutionsDebt collection | 44 | 82 | D |
Compare side by side: Western-Shamrock vs Credit Card Acquisitions Group · Western-Shamrock vs Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson · Western-Shamrock vs Express Recovery Services · Western-Shamrock vs Steel River Systems
What people say about Western-Shamrock
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Payday & personal loans | Problem when making payments | Explained |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | Explained |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSeized or attempted to seize your property | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Credit reporting | Improper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperly | Explained |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsFrequent or repeated calls | Explained |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Explained |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | Fixed |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Payday & personal loans | Improper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize | Explained |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsFrequent or repeated calls | Explained |
Questions about Western-Shamrock
How many complaints does Western-Shamrock have?
Western-Shamrock has 402 complaints on record since January 2014, including 83 in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 525 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Western-Shamrock respond to complaints?
Yes. Western-Shamrock answered 100% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 6% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only. Its Response Score is 59/100 (grade C).
What do people complain about most with Western-Shamrock?
The most common problems are took or threatened to take negative or legal action (38), improper use of your report (34), struggling to pay your loan (47).
Is Western-Shamrock legit?
Western-Shamrock is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 402 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Western-Shamrock legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Western-Shamrock going up or down?
Up. There were 83 complaints in the last 12 months against 75 in the 12 before (+11%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Western-Shamrock?
Complain to Western-Shamrock in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Western-Shamrock complaints come from?
Most come from Texas (253), Oklahoma (45), Georgia (30). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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