Key Takeaways

  • 115,974 debt collection complaints from Florida.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (5,734).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
115,974 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Florida

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 50,817
Written notification about debt 22,156
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 12,277
False statements or representation 11,282
Communication tactics 6,713
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6,045
Disclosure verification of debt 3,155
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1,194
Improper contact or sharing of info 854
Electronic communications 809

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 90,452 78%
Closed with non-monetary relief 22,662 19.5%
Untimely response 942 0.8%
In progress 896 0.8%
Closed 596 0.5%
Closed with monetary relief 426 0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    115,974 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Florida.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 5,734 debt collection complaints in Florida.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 50,817 complaints.

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