Key Takeaways

  • 37,500 debt collection complaints from Pennsylvania.
  • TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. has the most complaints (2,333).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
37,500 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Pennsylvania

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 15,904
Written notification about debt 7,320
False statements or representation 3,881
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3,165
Communication tactics 3,021
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2,058
Disclosure verification of debt 794
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 446
Improper contact or sharing of info 351
Electronic communications 311

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 28,225 75.3%
Closed with non-monetary relief 8,104 21.6%
In progress 485 1.3%
Closed 249 0.7%
Untimely response 235 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 202 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    37,500 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Pennsylvania.

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

    TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. leads with 2,333 debt collection complaints in Pennsylvania.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 15,904 complaints.

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