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The 2004 Top 10 Consumer Complaints in Oregon

According to the Oregon Department of Justice, Financial Fraud and Consumer Protection Division, these are the top ten consumer complaints for 2004:

1. Telecommunications

Long Distance
Cellular
Internet Service Provider
Local Service
Cable & Satellite

1,615

601
427
241
115
139

2. Financial Institutions

Credit Cards
Real Estate Financing
Sales Financing
Commercial Banking
Mortgage Brokers
Consumer Lending
Credit Unions
Car Title Loans

912

352
111
95
73
71
25
9
8

3. Internet Auctions
783

4. Motor Vehicle Sales

New Car Dealers
Selling used cars
Selling new cars
Leasing
Used Car Dealers
RV, Trailer, Campers
Motorcycle

671

373
200
161
12
235
47
16

5. Collection Agencies
410
6. Nigerian Money Transfer Schemes
365
7. Internet Retailers
305
8. Auto Repair
255
9. Sweepstakes/Prizes/Foreign Lotteries
222
10. Construction Contractors
209