Key Takeaways

  • 2,564 debt collection complaints from West Virginia.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (342).
  • Most common issue: Written notification about debt.
2,564 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in West Virginia

Common Issues

Written notification about debt 1,024
Attempts to collect debt not owed 579
Communication tactics 260
False statements or representation 219
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 167
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 156
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 1,791 69.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 707 27.6%
Untimely response 36 1.4%
Closed 11 0.4%
Closed with monetary relief 11 0.4%
In progress 8 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    2,564 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 1,024 complaints.

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