SG and Associates

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

389
Total Complaints
152
Last 12 Months
62.7%
Timely Response
41
States Affected
SG and Associates timely response rate 62.7%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 186
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 65
Debt collection — Other debt 64
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 27
Debt collection — Credit card debt 19
Debt collection — Auto debt 11
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 7
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Payday loan 3
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 3
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 1

Top 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

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

Company Responses

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

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for SG and Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 389 complaints against SG and Associates overall, with 152 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 41 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

SG and Associates's timely response rate stands at 62.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.3% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does SG and Associates have?

SG and Associates has 389 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 152 filed in the last 12 months.

Does SG and Associates respond to complaints on time?

SG and Associates has a 62.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for SG and Associates?

The most complained-about product for SG and Associates is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with SG and Associates?

The most common issue reported by consumers about SG and Associates is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against SG and Associates?

You can file a complaint against SG and Associates directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about SG and Associates?

Consumers in 41 states and territories have filed complaints about SG and Associates with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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