2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Security Credit Systems Inc

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Private student loan debt

176
Debt Collection Complaints
77.2%
of All Complaints
99.1%
Timely Response
0.4%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 76
Private student loan debt 27
Other debt 25
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 14
Medical debt 10
Credit card debt 6
Non-federal student loan 5
Medical 4
Federal student loan debt 4
Auto debt 3
Federal student loan 2

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 59
2.Communication tactics 29
3.Incorrect information on your report 28
4.Written notification about debt 22
5.False statements or representation 22
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 14
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
8.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 11
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
10.Dealing with my lender or servicer 6

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 221
Closed 6
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 27.5%
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
2014 2
2015 19
2016 9
2017 18
2018 14
2019 11
2020 15
2021 22
2022 17
2023 26
2024 27
2025 42
2026 6

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 79
Florida 17
New Jersey 17
California 17
Georgia 13
Texas 13
Pennsylvania 9
Illinois 9
Ohio 9
Tennessee 5
Massachusetts 4
Nevada 4
North Carolina 4
Indiana 4
Maryland 3

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 20
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 19
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 5
Student loan - Non-federal student loan 4
Student loan - Private student loan 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 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 Security Credit Systems Inc

The CFPB has logged 176 debt-collection complaints against Security Credit Systems Inc, 77.2% of the 228 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 28 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. "Private student loan debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. 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 99.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Among resolved cases, 0.4% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. The response was formally disputed in 27.5% 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 Systems Inc have?

176 debt-collection complaints against Security Credit Systems Inc appear in the CFPB record - 77.2% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Security Credit Systems Inc respond to complaints on time?

Security Credit Systems Inc's CFPB timely-response rate is 99.1%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Security Credit Systems Inc provide relief to consumers?

0.4% of resolved complaints against Security Credit Systems Inc were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Security Credit Systems Inc primarily collect?

Security Credit Systems Inc primarily collects "Private student loan debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Security Credit Systems 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 Security Credit Systems Inc active?

Consumers in 28 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Security Credit Systems 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.