Key Takeaways

  • 2,520 debt collection complaints from West Virginia.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (342).
  • Most common issue: Written notification about debt.
2,520 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in West Virginia

Common Issues

Written notification about debt 1,016
Attempts to collect debt not owed 558
Communication tactics 255
False statements or representation 215
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 167
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 150
Disclosure verification of debt 56
Improper contact or sharing of info 33
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 32
Electronic communications 23

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 1,756 69.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 700 27.8%
Untimely response 33 1.3%
Closed 11 0.4%
Closed with monetary relief 11 0.4%
In progress 9 0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    2,520 complaints about debt collection have been filed from West Virginia.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 342 debt collection complaints in West Virginia.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Written notification about debt with 1,016 complaints.

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