Debt collection
First Data debt collection complaints
Consumers have filed 502 complaints about First Data's debt collection. See the whole First Data record.
First Data against other debt collectors
| # | Company | 12 months | On time | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CL Holdings | 25,525 | 99.9% | 51% |
| 2 | Encore Capital (Midland Credit) | 19,484 | 100% | 12% |
| 3 | Portfolio Recovery Associates | 17,942 | 99.9% | 63% |
| 4 | Resurgent Capital Services | 17,500 | 100% | 26% |
| 5 | TransUnion | 9,367 | 100% | 48% |
| 6 | Experian | 9,347 | 100% | 9% |
| 7 | CCS Financial Services | 8,704 | 99.9% | 2% |
| 8 | Equifax | 7,993 | 100% | 40% |
| 9 | Kriya Capital | 7,526 | 100% | 100% |
| 10 | I.C. System | 6,903 | 100% | 0% |
| 11 | National Credit Systems | 5,918 | 99.9% | 0% |
| 12 | Caine & Weiner | 5,539 | 99.9% | 39% |
| 13 | First Data | 0 | - | - |
Latest First Data debt collection complaints
| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | Explained |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Debt collection | False statements or representationIndicated you were committing crime by not paying debt | Explained |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Debt collection | False statements or representationIndicated you were committing crime by not paying debt | Explained |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Debt collection | False statements or representationImpersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | Explained |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Dec 23, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | Explained |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Dec 1, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Nov 25, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Oct 6, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Debt collection | False statements or representationTold you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you | Explained |
Your rights with debt collectors
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act a collector must send you a validation notice with the amount and the creditor, and if you dispute the debt in writing within 30 days it must stop collecting until it verifies it. Collectors cannot harass you, lie, threaten arrest, or call at unusual times, and you can tell them in writing to stop contacting you.
Scam warning: Fake collectors threaten arrest, demand payment by gift card, wire or crypto, and refuse to put anything in writing. Ask for the validation notice and check the collector's name and number independently before you pay anything.
General information, not legal advice; rules vary by state. Plain-English guides
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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