2026 data Public-data reference. official source

SG and Associates

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

292
Debt Collection Complaints
75.1%
of All Complaints
62.7%
Timely Response
0.3%
Closed with Relief

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
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
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

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 65
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 27
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan 3
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 1
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 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 SG and Associates

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.

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 SG and Associates have?

SG and Associates has 292 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 75.1% of all complaints against this company.

Does SG and Associates respond to complaints on time?

SG and Associates has a 62.7% timely response rate. This is below the typical industry benchmark.

Does SG and Associates provide relief to consumers?

0.3% of resolved complaints against SG and Associates were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does SG and Associates primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type SG and Associates is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against SG and Associates?

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 SG and Associates active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against SG and Associates from 41 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.