Key Takeaways

  • 26,490 debt collection complaints from Virginia.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (1,701).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
26,490 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Virginia

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 9,074
Written notification about debt 6,530
False statements or representation 2,640
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,333
Communication tactics 2,147
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,827
Disclosure verification of debt 779
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 385
Improper contact or sharing of info 305
Taking/threatening an illegal action 247

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 20,426 77.1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 5,245 19.8%
Untimely response 255 1%
Closed 231 0.9%
In progress 194 0.7%
Closed with monetary relief 138 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    26,490 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Virginia.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 1,701 debt collection complaints in Virginia.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 9,074 complaints.

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