Key Takeaways

  • 38,957 debt collection complaints from Illinois.
  • Resurgent Capital Services L.P. has the most complaints (1,948).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
38,957 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Illinois

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 17,241
Written notification about debt 6,819
False statements or representation 4,295
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3,323
Communication tactics 2,603
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,173
Disclosure verification of debt 1,112
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 455
Improper contact or sharing of info 371
Electronic communications 335

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 30,001 77%
Closed with non-monetary relief 7,849 20.1%
In progress 313 0.8%
Closed 303 0.8%
Untimely response 294 0.8%
Closed with monetary relief 197 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    38,957 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Illinois.

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

    Resurgent Capital Services L.P. leads with 1,948 debt collection complaints in Illinois.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 17,241 complaints.

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