Key Takeaways

  • 20,682 debt collection complaints from Louisiana.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (1,111).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
20,682 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Louisiana

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,965
Written notification about debt 4,356
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,467
False statements or representation 2,089
Communication tactics 967
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 766
Disclosure verification of debt 424
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 209
Electronic communications 164
Improper contact or sharing of info 160

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 16,076 77.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,991 19.3%
In progress 264 1.3%
Untimely response 185 0.9%
Closed 99 0.5%
Closed with monetary relief 67 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    20,682 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Louisiana.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 1,111 debt collection complaints in Louisiana.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 8,965 complaints.

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