2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Southern Credit Recovery, Inc.

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

117
Debt Collection Complaints
87.3%
of All Complaints
88.1%
Timely Response
0.7%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 56
Medical 28
I do not know 22
Credit card debt 4
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Other debt 2
Credit card 1
Auto debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 44
2.Written notification about debt 21
3.Incorrect information on your report 12
4.Disclosure verification of debt 12
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 11
6.Communication tactics 8
7.False statements or representation 8
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
10.Taking/threatening an illegal action 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 133
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 16.2%
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 8
2015 8
2016 17
2017 20
2018 15
2019 10
2020 15
2021 20
2022 8
2023 9
2024 1
2025 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Louisiana 121
Texas 4
Virginia 3
Mississippi 2
Georgia 2
Florida 1
California 1

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 15
Student loan - Non-federal student loan 1
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 Southern Credit Recovery, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 117 debt-collection complaints against Southern Credit Recovery, Inc., 87.3% of the 134 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 7 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in geographically focused territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report 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.

The company's timely response rate is 88.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. Of resolved cases, 0.7% 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. The response was formally disputed in 16.2% 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 Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. have?

117 debt-collection complaints against Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 87.3% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

88.1% of the CFPB complaints against Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. get a response within the expected window.

Does Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0.7% of resolved complaints against Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. primarily collect?

"Medical debt" is the debt type Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Southern Credit Recovery, 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 Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. active?

Southern Credit Recovery, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 7 states and territories, based on CFPB 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.