Key Takeaways

  • 8,646 debt collection complaints from Wisconsin.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (353).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
8,646 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Wisconsin

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,003
Written notification about debt 1,439
Communication tactics 959
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 947
False statements or representation 922
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 595
Disclosure verification of debt 302
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 141
Improper contact or sharing of info 133
Taking/threatening an illegal action 120

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 7,053 81.6%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,265 14.6%
Untimely response 119 1.4%
Closed with monetary relief 75 0.9%
Closed 71 0.8%
In progress 63 0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    8,646 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Wisconsin.

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

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 353 debt collection complaints in Wisconsin.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 3,003 complaints.

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