Key Takeaways

  • 26,878 debt collection complaints from South Carolina.
  • CL Holdings LLC has the most complaints (1,393).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
26,878 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in South Carolina

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 13,147
Written notification about debt 4,906
False statements or representation 2,700
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,541
Communication tactics 1,405
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 923
Disclosure verification of debt 442
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 281
Electronic communications 205
Improper contact or sharing of info 172

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from South Carolina.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 21,464 79.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 4,601 17.1%
In progress 369 1.4%
Untimely response 271 1%
Closed 90 0.3%
Closed with monetary relief 83 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in South Carolina?

    26,878 complaints about debt collection have been filed from South Carolina.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in South Carolina?

    CL Holdings LLC leads with 1,393 debt collection complaints in South Carolina.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in South Carolina?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 13,147 complaints.

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