2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Security Credit Services, LLC

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

2,495
Debt Collection Complaints
74.2%
of All Complaints
99.7%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 1,539
Other debt 434
Credit card debt 306
Payday loan debt 49
Telecommunications debt 44
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 32
Credit card 25
Auto debt 20
Rental debt 15
Private student loan debt 13
Medical debt 7
Auto 3
Payday loan 3
Mortgage 1
Mortgage debt 1
Federal student loan debt 1
Medical 1
Federal student loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,192
2.Written notification about debt 504
3.Incorrect information on your report 441
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 328
5.False statements or representation 303
6.Improper use of your report 174
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 145
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 57
9.Communication tactics 48
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 47

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 3,355
Closed 6
Consumers who disputed the response 28.7%
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 6
2014 21
2015 21
2016 39
2017 94
2018 146
2019 131
2020 109
2021 186
2022 173
2023 291
2024 625
2025 1,150
2026 369

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 670
Georgia 359
Florida 338
California 247
New York 166
Pennsylvania 139
Illinois 127
South Carolina 107
Alabama 107
Louisiana 102
North Carolina 84
Michigan 73
Maryland 70
Ohio 63
New Jersey 63

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 579
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 227
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 13
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 9
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 4
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 4
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 Security Credit Services, LLC

2,495 debt-collection complaints against Security Credit Services, LLC appear in the CFPB record - 74.2% of the 3,361 complaints filed about this entity. The 52 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other 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 99.7%, 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. 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. The response was formally disputed in 28.7% 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 Security Credit Services, LLC have?

The CFPB has logged 2,495 debt-collection complaints against Security Credit Services, LLC, 74.2% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Security Credit Services, LLC respond to complaints on time?

Security Credit Services, LLC has a 99.7% timely response rate. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Security Credit Services, LLC provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Security Credit Services, LLC were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Security Credit Services, LLC primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type Security Credit Services, LLC is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Security Credit Services, LLC?

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 Security Credit Services, LLC active?

Consumers in 52 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Security Credit Services, LLC.

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.