Key Takeaways

  • 6,858 debt collection complaints from Kentucky.
  • GLA Collection Company, Inc. has the most complaints (401).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
6,858 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Kentucky

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,191
Written notification about debt 1,185
Communication tactics 820
False statements or representation 809
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 712
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 562
Disclosure verification of debt 248
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 107
Improper contact or sharing of info 80
Electronic communications 72

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 5,488 80%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,106 16.1%
Untimely response 110 1.6%
Closed 77 1.1%
Closed with monetary relief 39 0.6%
In progress 38 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    6,858 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Kentucky.

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

    GLA Collection Company, Inc. leads with 401 debt collection complaints in Kentucky.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 2,191 complaints.

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