Key Takeaways

  • 15,548 debt collection complaints from Missouri.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (921).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
15,548 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Missouri

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 5,408
Written notification about debt 3,272
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,859
False statements or representation 1,724
Communication tactics 1,315
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 791
Disclosure verification of debt 484
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 249
Improper contact or sharing of info 208
Taking/threatening an illegal action 129

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 12,080 77.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,042 19.6%
Untimely response 116 0.7%
In progress 113 0.7%
Closed 100 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 97 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    15,548 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Missouri.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 921 debt collection complaints in Missouri.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 5,408 complaints.

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