Key Takeaways

  • 3,286 debt collection complaints from District of Columbia.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (148).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
3,286 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 1,142
Written notification about debt 665
False statements or representation 367
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 323
Communication tactics 262
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 244
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 2,677 81.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 500 15.2%
Closed 49 1.5%
Untimely response 26 0.8%
Closed with monetary relief 23 0.7%
In progress 11 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    3,286 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 148 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 1,142 complaints.

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