Key Takeaways

  • 27,321 debt collection complaints from Virginia.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (1,712).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
27,321 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Virginia

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 9,488
Written notification about debt 6,663
False statements or representation 2,738
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,461
Communication tactics 2,180
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,827
Disclosure verification of debt 779
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 394
Improper contact or sharing of info 305
Taking/threatening an illegal action 247

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 21,040 77%
Closed with non-monetary relief 5,449 19.9%
Untimely response 259 0.9%
Closed 231 0.8%
In progress 202 0.7%
Closed with monetary relief 139 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    27,321 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Virginia.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 1,712 debt collection complaints in Virginia.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 9,488 complaints.

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