Key Takeaways

  • 34,882 debt collection complaints from North Carolina.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (1,560).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
34,882 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in North Carolina

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 12,684
Written notification about debt 7,515
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 5,008
False statements or representation 3,966
Communication tactics 2,272
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,501
Disclosure verification of debt 793
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 409
Electronic communications 294
Improper contact or sharing of info 248

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from North Carolina.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 27,826 79.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 5,966 17.1%
Untimely response 395 1.1%
In progress 363 1%
Closed 173 0.5%
Closed with monetary relief 159 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in North Carolina?

    34,882 complaints about debt collection have been filed from North Carolina.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in North Carolina?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 1,560 debt collection complaints in North Carolina.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 12,684 complaints.

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