Key Takeaways

  • 50,884 debt collection complaints from New York.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (3,185).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
50,884 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in New York

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 20,041
Written notification about debt 10,616
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,585
False statements or representation 4,546
Communication tactics 3,821
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3,336
Disclosure verification of debt 2,140
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 590
Improper contact or sharing of info 487
Taking/threatening an illegal action 463

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from New York.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 39,500 77.6%
Closed with non-monetary relief 9,952 19.6%
In progress 375 0.7%
Closed 369 0.7%
Closed with monetary relief 349 0.7%
Untimely response 339 0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in New York?

    50,884 complaints about debt collection have been filed from New York.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in New York?

    TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 3,185 debt collection complaints in New York.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 20,041 complaints.

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