Key Takeaways

  • 38,928 debt collection complaints from Pennsylvania.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (2,460).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
38,928 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Pennsylvania

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 16,709
Written notification about debt 7,524
False statements or representation 4,029
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3,366
Communication tactics 3,067
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,058
Disclosure verification of debt 794
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 456
Improper contact or sharing of info 351
Electronic communications 325

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 29,286 75.2%
Closed with non-monetary relief 8,447 21.7%
In progress 481 1.2%
Untimely response 261 0.7%
Closed 249 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 204 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    38,928 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Pennsylvania.

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

    TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 2,460 debt collection complaints in Pennsylvania.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 16,709 complaints.

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