Southern Management Systems Inc.
Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-SOUTHERN-MANAGEMEN Southern Management Systems Inc.
621 DC complaints · rank #148/656 · 100% timely
- DC 621
- RANK #148/656
- TIMELY 100%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 44.2%
- STATES 35
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Millco Management
Volume peers
Photo peer: Millco Management (620)
Southern Management Systems Inc.'s 621 debt-collection complaints sit next to Millco Management (620) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Southern Management Systems… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 177 |
| 2026 | 43 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Southern Management Systems Inc.
According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Southern Management Systems Inc. ranks #148 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (78th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. The CFPB has logged 621 debt-collection complaints against Southern Management Systems Inc., 79.4% of the 782 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 35 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory 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 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.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 100% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 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 44.2% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
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 Southern Management Systems Inc.: 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 (621 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (44.2% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Southern Management Systems Inc. have?
Southern Management Systems Inc. has 621 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #148 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Southern Management Systems Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Southern Management Systems Inc. show a 100% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Southern Management Systems Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Southern Management Systems Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Southern Management Systems Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
Southern Management Systems Inc.'s profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.
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