Key Takeaways

  • 40,562 debt collection complaints from Illinois.
  • Resurgent Capital Services L.P. has the most complaints (2,060).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
40,562 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 18,009
Written notification about debt 7,079
False statements or representation 4,437
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3,676
Communication tactics 2,645
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,173
Disclosure verification of debt 1,112
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 467
Improper contact or sharing of info 371
Electronic communications 363

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 31,228 77%
Closed with non-monetary relief 8,227 20.3%
Untimely response 329 0.8%
Closed 303 0.7%
In progress 277 0.7%
Closed with monetary relief 198 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    40,562 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 2,060 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 18,009 complaints.

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