Key Takeaways

  • 3,378 debt collection complaints from District of Columbia.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (152).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
3,378 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in District of Columbia

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,174
Written notification about debt 686
False statements or representation 374
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 323
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 273
Communication tactics 263
Disclosure verification of debt 113
Improper contact or sharing of info 48
Taking/threatening an illegal action 46
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 42

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from District of Columbia.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 2,746 81.3%
Closed with non-monetary relief 510 15.1%
Closed 49 1.5%
Untimely response 30 0.9%
Closed with monetary relief 23 0.7%
In progress 20 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in District of Columbia?

    3,378 complaints about debt collection have been filed from District of Columbia.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in District of Columbia?

    TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 152 debt collection complaints in District of Columbia.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in District of Columbia?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 1,174 complaints.

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