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SCA Collections, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

523
Debt Collection Complaints
81%
of All Complaints
96%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 291
I do not know 116
Medical 71
Other debt 31
Credit card debt 9
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 4
Rental debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 211
2.Written notification about debt 149
3.Incorrect information on your report 53
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 45
5.Disclosure verification of debt 38
6.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 34
7.False statements or representation 29
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 29
9.Improper use of your report 23
10.Communication tactics 13

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 646
Consumers who disputed the response 29.9%
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 1
2014 7
2015 34
2016 37
2017 77
2018 55
2019 68
2020 50
2021 110
2022 88
2023 39
2024 26
2025 45
2026 9

Complaints by State (Top 15)

North Carolina 292
South Carolina 127
Georgia 48
California 34
Florida 26
Tennessee 25
Virginia 24
Alabama 11
Oregon 7
Colorado 7
Texas 5
VI 4
Utah 4
Kentucky 3
New Mexico 2

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 98
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 18
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services 2
Credit reporting 2
Credit card 1
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service 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 SCA Collections, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 523 debt-collection complaints against SCA Collections, Inc., 81% of the 646 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 29 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.

96% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 0% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 29.9% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 SCA Collections, Inc. have?

523 debt-collection complaints against SCA Collections, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 81% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does SCA Collections, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

96% of the CFPB complaints against SCA Collections, Inc. get a response within the expected window. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does SCA Collections, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

SCA Collections, Inc. closed 0% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does SCA Collections, Inc. primarily collect?

SCA Collections, Inc. primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against SCA Collections, Inc.?

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 SCA Collections, Inc. active?

Consumers in 29 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against SCA Collections, Inc..

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.