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SG and Associates

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-SG-AND-ASSOCIATES SG and Associates

292 DC complaints · rank #277/656 · 62.7% timely

  • DC 292
  • RANK #277/656
  • TIMELY 62.7%
  • RELIEF 0.3%
  • DISPUTE n/a
  • STATES 41
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Leafy Financial, LLC

Photo peer: Leafy Financial, LLC (292)

Leafy Financial, LLC292Professional Credit Manageme…295Selip & Stylianou, LLP295SG and Associates (this)292
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

SG and Associates's 292 debt-collection complaints sit next to Leafy Financial, LLC (292) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for SG and Associates →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 186
Other debt 64
Credit card debt 19
Auto debt 11
Payday loan debt 7
Telecommunications debt 3
Rental debt 1
Medical debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 113
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 72
3.Written notification about debt 46
4.Incorrect information on your report 41
5.False statements or representation 34
6.Improper use of your report 26
7.Communication tactics 19
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 15
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 8
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 386
Untimely response 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2020 4
2021 28
2022 51
2023 53
2024 65
2025 138
2026 50

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 119
Florida 44
Georgia 37
California 18
New York 17
North Carolina 16
Pennsylvania 15
Ohio 11
Indiana 10
Illinois 9
Michigan 8
Tennessee 7
Arizona 6
South Carolina 6
Maryland 6

What the CFPB Record Shows for SG and Associates

PlainCredit places SG and Associates at #277 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (58th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 292 debt-collection complaints against SG and Associates appear in the CFPB record - 75.1% of the 389 complaints filed about this entity. The 41 states and territories represented make this a nationwide operation by complaint volume. "Other 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 specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 62.7% of forwarded complaints. That trails the 95% benchmark badly - persistently late responses are among the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory attention toward debt collectors. Of resolved cases, 0.3% 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.

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

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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for SG and Associates: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.

Similar complaint volume

Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (292 here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does SG and Associates have?

SG and Associates has 292 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #277 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does SG and Associates respond to CFPB complaints on time?

SG and Associates's timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 62.7%.

What issue do consumers cite most about SG and Associates?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on SG and Associates's CFPB complaint record.

How should I read SG and Associates's CFPB complaint record?

Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.

Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint data

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.