Is Your Cash Flow Stalled on I-26? Let’s Get It Moving.
In the Palmetto State, patience is a virtue—except when it comes to getting paid. Whether you’re managing a manufacturing plant in the booming Upstate, running a hospitality group in Myrtle Beach, or handling logistics near the Port of Charleston, waiting on unpaid invoices is a luxury you can’t afford.
South Carolina’s economy is unique. We are a blend of cutting-edge automotive manufacturing and historic tourism, with a legal landscape that is famously protective of debtors. (Did you know SC is one of the few states that prohibits wage garnishment for consumer debt?)
Nexa provides 100% reputation-safe, equipped with all 50-state collections license, offering free credit reporting, free litigation/bankruptcy scrubs, and zero onboarding fees. Secure – SOC 2 Type II & HIPAA compliant.
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The “Ironclad” Compliance Safety Net
South Carolina businesses face a double layer of regulation: strict state codes and federal heavyweights. One wrong move—like leaving a voicemail that reveals too much info—can trigger a lawsuit. We act as your compliance armor.
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Federal Protections (FDCPA & TCPA): We strictly adhere to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), ensuring every communication is respectful and legally validated. We also follow the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), meaning we don’t use illegal autodialers that plague other agencies. Your brand stays safe from harassment claims.
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Data Security (GLBA): Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), financial privacy is non-negotiable. We treat your customer’s data with bank-level security, ensuring that sensitive financial information never leaks.
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Medical Privacy (HIPAA): With major health systems like Prisma Health and MUSC driving the local economy, we are experts in medical recovery. We are fully HIPAA-compliant, utilizing a “Minimum Necessary” data approach. We recover patient copays without ever exposing diagnostic details or violating privacy rights.
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The SC “Golden Rule” (State Law): Most importantly, we respect the South Carolina Consumer Protection Code. Since wage garnishment is prohibited for consumer debts here, we use alternative, legal leverage points—like credit reporting and asset investigation—to secure payment without making empty threats.
The “Palmetto Compliant” Recovery System
Because you can’t rely on threats of garnishment, you need a strategy that relies on leverage and psychology. We use a 4-step system designed to navigate these laws while still delivering results.
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Step 1 & 2: The Official Demand ($15/account). This is the smartest $15 you will spend. Instead of handing over 40% of your revenue to an agency immediately, we send a series of official, third-party demands.
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The “Notice” Effect: In a polite state like ours, receiving a formal third-party notice is often enough to embarrass a debtor into paying. It signals that you have escalated the matter professionally. This soft-touch approach resolves most accounts, allowing you to keep 100% of the money.
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Step 3: Contingency Intelligence (40%). If the letters are ignored, we escalate. Since we can’t garnish wages for consumer debt, we focus on asset location and skip-tracing. We find where the money is hiding—whether it’s in property or non-exempt assets.
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Step 4: Legal Action (50%). For commercial debts (B2B) or significant consumer debts where assets are present, we can facilitate litigation. A judgment in South Carolina lasts for 10 years, giving us a decade to capture funds from property sales or other avenues.
Industries We Serve in South Carolina
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Manufacturing & Logistics: B2B recovery for the automotive, aerospace, and steel suppliers driving the Upstate and Lowcountry. We handle high-value freight brokerage and warehousing disputes in the “South’s Logistics Hub.”
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Healthcare, Dental & Medical: 100% HIPAA-compliant recovery for hospitals and specialty clinics. We are fully prepared for the 2026 shifts in credit reporting, maintaining your right to collect via mediation while protecting your local reputation.
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Colleges & Universities: From Columbia to Clemson, we specialize in tuition fee recovery and bursar accounts. We balance firm collection tactics with the need to preserve student relationships and institutional reputation.
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K-12 Private & Charter Schools: Managing unpaid enrollment fees and textbook costs. We offer a sensitive, diplomatic approach tailored for South Carolina’s growing school choice landscape.
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Accountants & CPA Firms: Recovery of professional service fees. We understand the South Carolina tax cycle and use professional mediation to ensure you get paid without damaging client rapport.
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Banks & Credit Unions: Expert handling of delinquent consumer loans and overdrawn accounts. Since wage garnishment is off the table, we utilize aggressive property liens to secure repayment on high-risk portfolios.
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Construction & Trades: Revenue recovery for HVAC, electrical, and general contractors. We are experts in SC Title 29 Mechanic’s Liens and the critical 90-day filing window.
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B2B Commercial, Restoration & Waste Management: High-speed recovery for service providers who need cash flow restored immediately to manage high operational costs.
Local Success Stories
Logistics Company in North Charleston:
A freight broker was owed $18,000 by a local distributor. The debt was approaching the 2-year mark. The broker was afraid of ruining their local reputation. We used Step 2 (Third-Party Demands) to send a “Audit Verification” style demand. The debtor, realizing this would impact their credit rating with other carriers, paid the full balance in 14 days. Cost: Less than $100. Recovered: $18,000.
Medical Practice in Spartanburg:
A family practice had $12,000 in overdue patient bills. They knew they couldn’t garnish wages. We implemented a soft-touch residency verification program. By simply verifying active contact info and sending firm but polite “pre-collection” notices, we recovered 55% of the debt without a single legal filing.
Critical South Carolina Rules for 2026:
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The 3-Year “Drop-Off”: Unlike states with 6-year windows, South Carolina cuts off your right to sue at just 3 years for almost all consumer debt. Nexa’s high-speed demand service is vital to trigger payments before this deadline turns your assets into a total loss.
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No Wage Garnishment: This is the big one. Private creditors cannot garnish wages for consumer debt in SC. This means “plug-and-play” agencies that rely on garnishment threats are useless here. Nexa specializes in Bank Levies and Judgment Liens, finding the money where it actually sits.
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Medical Debt Transparency (2026): With new legislation (like Bill 3241) circulating in 2025-2026, reporting medical debt to credit bureaus has become a legal minefield. Nexa utilizes Judicial Mediation to maintain leverage where credit reporting is no longer a viable or safe option.
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The 90-Day Lien Window: For South Carolina contractors and trades, the law is unforgiving. You have exactly 90 days from the last day of work to record a lien (§ 29-5-90). Nexa triggers “Notice of Intent” demand letters early to secure payment before your lien rights expire.
South Carolina Debt Collection FAQ
Q: Is it true you can’t garnish wages in South Carolina?
A: For consumer debts (like medical bills, credit cards, personal loans), yes, wage garnishment is prohibited. This is why you need an agency that uses other methods like credit reporting leverage and asset investigations. Note: Wage garnishment IS allowed for taxes, student loans, and domestic support.
Q: What is the Statute of Limitations for business debt?
A: For most written contracts and open accounts, the statute of limitations is 3 years. This is shorter than many other states. Do not delay.
Q: Do you collect for B2B (Business-to-Business) debts?
A: Yes. In fact, South Carolina law allows for more aggressive remedies in commercial collections compared to consumer collections. We handle everything from manufacturing disputes in Greer to supplier invoices in Rock Hill.
In South Carolina, the clock is ticking louder than you think. Every day you wait is a day your legal right to collect fades away. Your money is sitting in someone else’s bank account—go get it back.”
Don’t let the statute of limitations win. Start collecting now.
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