Key Takeaways

  • 24,762 debt collection complaints from South Carolina.
  • CL Holdings LLC has the most complaints (1,201).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
24,762 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 11,651
Written notification about debt 4,678
False statements or representation 2,558
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,333
Communication tactics 1,374
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 923
Disclosure verification of debt 442
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 276
Electronic communications 199
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 19,840 80.1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 4,095 16.5%
In progress 439 1.8%
Untimely response 215 0.9%
Closed 90 0.4%
Closed with monetary relief 83 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    24,762 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 1,201 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 11,651 complaints.

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