South Carolina

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for South Carolina

Consumers in South Carolina have filed 298,231 complaints with the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, which works out to 5550.0 complaints per 100,000 residents once the volume is normalised for population. The per-capita figure is the more comparable statistic across states, because raw complaint counts track population size more than anything else — a large state will always generate more complaints than a small one simply on demographic grounds. The most-complained-about product category in South Carolina is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports," which typically points to where local consumers encounter the most friction with financial services. The single institution drawing the most complaints from South Carolina residents is EQUIFAX, INC., leading the top-companies table above.

Year-over-year, complaint volume from South Carolina fell from 126,112 in 2025 to 38,149 in 2026 — a change of -70%. That is a meaningful shift and usually coincides with either a new regulatory action, a high-profile servicing failure at a major institution, or broader economic stress affecting household finances. The concentration of complaints against the top institutions in South Carolina is a useful signal of where consumer enforcement attention tends to land first.

For South Carolina residents trying to resolve a problem with a financial institution, the CFPB complaint process is free and generally produces a company response within 15 days. The Bureau forwards each complaint to the named company, tracks whether the response was timely, and publishes the complete record — minus personal identifiers — in this public database. Filing a complaint does not replace pursuing a private legal remedy, but it creates a formal paper trail that often accelerates resolution, and it feeds the aggregate data shown on this page. Complaint data should be read alongside state-level consumer-protection resources, including the state attorney general's office, for a complete picture of available recourse.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Population figures are U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Consumers with a specific dispute should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor.