Total CFPB complaints
34
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 34 complaints
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 15 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
9 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
8 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
8 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
4 complaints
- False statements or representation 2
False statements or representation
2 complaints
D
Grade D · 58.1/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe?
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has accumulated 34 total CFPB complaints across 15 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 34 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt was paid", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 15 states, led by California with 12 and Florida with 4, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 58.1/100 places Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
15
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Reputation grade
D
58.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
State coverage breadth 26.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe compare to its peers?
Flandreau Santee Sioux… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2020-09 2025-02
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed9 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly8 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action8 (%)
Communication tactics4 (%)
False statements or representation2 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 6 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Contacted your employer | 5 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 4 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 3 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language | 1 |
Where do complaints against Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
Across 15 states with at least one filing
- California
California
12 complaints
- Florida 4
Florida
4 complaints
- Texas 3
Texas
3 complaints
- Nebraska 2
Nebraska
2 complaints
- Illinois 2
Illinois
2 complaints
- Oklahoma 1
Oklahoma
1 complaints
- Mississippi 1
Mississippi
1 complaints
- North Dakota 1
North Dakota
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt was paid". This is based on 34 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe's reputation grade? ▼
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has a reputation grade of D (score: 58.1/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
In how many states does Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe operate? ▼
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 15 states, with the most complaints from California (12 complaints).
What can I do if Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |