Key Takeaways

  • 52,492 debt collection complaints from New York.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (3,243).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
52,492 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in New York

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 20,816
Written notification about debt 10,906
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,865
False statements or representation 4,716
Communication tactics 3,877
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3,335
Disclosure verification of debt 2,140
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 598
Improper contact or sharing of info 487
Taking/threatening an illegal action 463

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from New York.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 40,694 77.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 10,329 19.7%
Untimely response 375 0.7%
In progress 373 0.7%
Closed 369 0.7%
Closed with monetary relief 352 0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in New York?

    52,492 complaints about debt collection have been filed from New York.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in New York?

    TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 3,243 debt collection complaints in New York.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 20,816 complaints.

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