Collection Systems
Southwest Collection Service IncThis business is NOT BBB Accredited.
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Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 21 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 11 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:04/19/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I'm not liable for this debt with Southwest collection. I do not have a contract with this southwest collection agency, they did not provide me with the original contract as I requested.Business Response
Date: 04/23/2025
SCS INC IS NOT A DEBT BUYER
This is a valid owing debt- UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR .
Initial Complaint
Date:02/27/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am not liable for this debt with Southwest Collection Service Inc, I do not have a contract with Southwest Collection Service Inc, they did not provide me with the original contract as I requestedBusiness Response
Date: 02/27/2025
This is a justly verified owing debt.
Mr ***** was contacted at his initial request
and completely informed of his balance due.
Initial Complaint
Date:02/13/2025
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am not liable for this debt with ****************, I do not have a contract with southwest collections , they did not provide me with the original contract as I requestedBusiness Response
Date: 02/13/2025
SCS INC. IS NOT A DEBT BUYER
CONSUMER OWES BALANCE UNDER CONTRACT WITH ORIGINAL CREDITOR.
Initial Complaint
Date:01/21/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have contacted Southwest Collections multiple times, and have not been able to reach them. I have been a victim of identify theft and the paper work they have on file does not even have my real social security number, but is reporting to my credit report. I have never done any business with this company.Business Response
Date: 01/21/2025
The attached consumers file has been reviewed and audited.
We have determined this balance to be JUSTLY OWING, with all info on credit application and copy
of CA drivers license all to be a 100% match. We have also never received any phone calls from this consumer.
The balance REMAINS OWING ! Should this consumer wish to pay this obligation she may reach me @ ************
Initial Complaint
Date:01/05/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I'm not liable for this debt with Mission Lofts. I do not have any contract with Southwest *************** they did not provide me with the original contract as I requested.Business Response
Date: 01/06/2025
We are NOT Southwest credit systems
as the consumer indicated in the complaint.
We are however Southwest Collection Service INC. And have record of a justly owing debt under this consumers name. It is owing for a balance owed to Mission Lofts after eviction was filed!!
Initial Complaint
Date:11/08/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I'm not liable for this debt with Southwest Collections. I do not have a contract with Southwest Collections, they did not provide me with the original contract as I requestedBusiness Response
Date: 11/11/2024
Unable to locate an account.
Please have consumer provide account number.Initial Complaint
Date:10/30/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am not liable for this debt with 12 *************** and I do not have a contract with ******************** plus they did not provide me with the original application like I asked. Account No: 1333**Amount Disputed: $1,628Business Response
Date: 10/30/2024
Consumer has wrong collection agency.
Creditor is not our client.
Initial Complaint
Date:10/28/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am no liable for this debt with ********************. I do not have a contract with SOUTHWEST COLLECTION SERVICES **** They did not provide me with the original contract as requested.Business Response
Date: 10/29/2024
Southwest Collection Service INC., IS NOT A DEBT BUYER !
****** ******** is under contract/lease to pay the balance on his previous apartment.
He may contact us when he is ready to resolve this obligation.
Initial Complaint
Date:10/09/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am not liable for this debt with Axis 2300, I do not have a contract with Southwest Collections SVC. They did not provide me with the original contract as requested.Business Response
Date: 10/10/2024
This is a justly owing debt, With a lease contract signed by the consumer.
SCS INC is not a "debt buyer" We are a collection agency under contract with our client, "Axis 2300"
Mr.Delrio left the apartment on 04-08-22 owing prorated rent and utility bills.
We have reached out to this consumer numerous times with NO response.
Initial Complaint
Date:09/16/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am not liable for this debt with AXIS 2300, I do not have a contract with Southwest Collection Service Inc, they did not provide me with the original contract as requested.Business Response
Date: 09/17/2024
This is a justly owing debt. Mr ********* is responsible according to the lease he signed
with: ********* ********* - **** ********* - ********* ******
This balance remains outstanding with a total balance due at this time of: $ 18,860.00
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