2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt

340
Debt Collection Complaints
90.7%
of All Complaints
99.2%
Timely Response
1.6%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 224
I do not know 59
Other debt 14
Credit card 14
Auto debt 12
Payday loan debt 5
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 4
Private student loan debt 3
Medical 2
Mortgage 1
Rental debt 1
Auto 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 93
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 86
3.False statements or representation 62
4.Written notification about debt 61
5.Incorrect information on your report 13
6.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 8
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 8
8.Communication tactics 8
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 7
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 360
Closed 8
Closed with non-monetary relief 6
In progress 1
Consumers who disputed the response 23.1%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 4
2015 7
2016 6
2017 10
2018 17
2019 10
2020 10
2021 16
2022 12
2023 18
2024 73
2025 161
2026 27

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 88
Florida 71
Kentucky 42
Michigan 28
Tennessee 25
Ohio 25
Arkansas 24
Indiana 22
Illinois 15
Alabama 9
South Carolina 5
Mississippi 4
West Virginia 3
New York 2
New Jersey 2

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 20
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 6
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 2
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer 1
Student loan - Private student loan 1
Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC

340 debt-collection complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC appear in the CFPB record - 90.7% of the 375 complaints filed about this entity. The 21 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 99.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 1.6% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 23.1% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing, larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints, but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests (see your FDCPA rights above), and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC have?

340 debt-collection complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC appear in the CFPB record - 90.7% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC respond to complaints on time?

99.2% of the CFPB complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC get a response within the expected window. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC, 1.6% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC primarily collect?

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC primarily collects "Credit card debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC from 21 states and territories.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.