Consumer Protection Litigation Rises in 2026 as FCRA Lawsuits Surge 43.8%, WebRecon Reports

Consumer protection litigation and debt collection complaints continued to outpace 2025 levels through September, according to WebRecon's latest litigation statistics, released Oct. 22.  Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuits led the increases, climbing 43.8% year over year, while Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation also remained elevated. Despite mixed monthly results, the data indicate that collection agencies, creditors and other consumer financial services companies continue to face growing litigation exposure. FCRA Litigation Leads Year-to-Date Increases Through September 2026, WebRecon reported increases across all three major consumer protection statutes it tracks, along with [...]