Key Takeaways

  • 82,997 debt collection complaints from Georgia.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (4,220).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
82,997 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Georgia

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 38,559
Written notification about debt 14,131
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 10,369
False statements or representation 8,975
Communication tactics 4,073
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,876
Disclosure verification of debt 1,672
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 727
Electronic communications 687
Improper contact or sharing of info 465

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Georgia.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 65,441 78.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 15,441 18.6%
Untimely response 897 1.1%
In progress 727 0.9%
Closed 248 0.3%
Closed with monetary relief 243 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Georgia?

    82,997 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Georgia.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Georgia?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 4,220 debt collection complaints in Georgia.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in Georgia?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 38,559 complaints.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.