This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade D 376 complaints

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 22 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 56.2/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC ranks ahead of 29% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 71% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 376 all-time complaints and a 99% timely-response rate.

29th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
376
CFPB complaints, all-time
99%
answered inside the CFPB window
141
in the last 12 months (rising)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC?

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC has accumulated 376 total CFPB complaints across 22 states, with 141 filed in the most recent 12 months against 235 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 37.5% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 24% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 22 states, led by Georgia with 86 and Florida with 74. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 56.2/100 places Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

376

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

141

37.5% of all-time complaints

Rising ↑

States active

22

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

99%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

24%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

56.2/100 composite

How does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

56 29th percentile higher than 29% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 99.1%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 24.0%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 39.3%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC compare to its peers?

How does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
141
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
99%
95%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
24%
24%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2024-04 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 102
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 96
Written notification about debt - 70
False statements or representation - 66
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 11
Communication tactics - 9
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 8
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 7
Disclosure verification of debt - 5
Improper contact or sharing of info - 1

Where do complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC come from?

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC

Across 22 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC's CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 376 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC are rising. The company received 141 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.

What is Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC's reputation grade? ▼

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 56.2/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 24% of cases.

In how many states does Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC operate? ▼

Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 22 states, with the most complaints from Georgia (86 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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