Debt collection Complaints in Wisconsin
Wisconsin consumers have filed 8,917 complaints about debt collection with the CFPB. See which companies are involved and what issues consumers report most often.
Data last updated: Jun 1, 2026Key Takeaways
- 8,917 debt collection complaints from Wisconsin.
- Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (372).
- Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
8,917 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues
Top Companies for Debt collection in Wisconsin
| Company | Complaints | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Encore Capital Group Inc. | 372 | 4.2% |
| Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC | 341 | 3.8% |
| Resurgent Capital Services L.P. | 333 | 3.7% |
| AmeriCollect | 325 | 3.6% |
| TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. | 254 | 2.8% |
| CL Holdings LLC | 252 | 2.8% |
| Experian Information Solutions Inc. | 193 | 2.2% |
| Equifax, Inc. | 185 | 2.1% |
| I.C. System, Inc. | 179 | 2.0% |
| State Collection Service, Inc. | 153 | 1.7% |
| Capital One Financial Corporation | 150 | 1.7% |
| CCS Financial Services, Inc. | 135 | 1.5% |
| Alliance Collection Agencies, Inc. | 118 | 1.3% |
| Synchrony Financial | 118 | 1.3% |
| LJ Ross Associates | 115 | 1.3% |
| Kohn Law Firm S.C. | 114 | 1.3% |
| Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | 113 | 1.3% |
| Erc | 97 | 1.1% |
| Citibank, N.A. | 91 | 1.0% |
| Kriya Capital, LLC | 90 | 1.0% |
Common Issues
How Companies Respond
Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Wisconsin.
| Response | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Closed with explanation | 7,281 | 81.7% |
| Closed with non-monetary relief | 1,311 | 14.7% |
| Untimely response | 122 | 1.4% |
| Closed with monetary relief | 75 | 0.8% |
| Closed | 71 | 0.8% |
| In progress | 57 | 0.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Wisconsin?
8,917 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Wisconsin.
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Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Wisconsin?
Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 372 debt collection complaints in Wisconsin.
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What is the most common issue with debt collection in Wisconsin?
The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 3,098 complaints.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.