Key Takeaways

  • 13,369 debt collection complaints from Washington.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (638).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
13,369 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Washington

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,948
Written notification about debt 3,057
False statements or representation 1,319
Communication tactics 1,247
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,237
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,113
Disclosure verification of debt 792
Improper contact or sharing of info 193
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 189
Taking/threatening an illegal action 182

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 10,897 81.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,910 14.3%
Untimely response 206 1.5%
Closed 136 1%
In progress 122 0.9%
Closed with monetary relief 98 0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    13,369 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Washington.

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

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 638 debt collection complaints in Washington.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 3,948 complaints.

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