Key Takeaways

  • 79,693 debt collection complaints from Georgia.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (4,159).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
79,693 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Georgia

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 36,901
Written notification about debt 13,763
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 9,686
False statements or representation 8,558
Communication tactics 3,950
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,877
Disclosure verification of debt 1,672
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 705
Electronic communications 653
Improper contact or sharing of info 465

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 62,864 78.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 14,705 18.5%
In progress 880 1.1%
Untimely response 758 1%
Closed 248 0.3%
Closed with monetary relief 238 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    79,693 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Georgia.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 4,159 debt collection complaints in Georgia.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 36,901 complaints.

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