Harris & Harris, Ltd.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Telecommunications debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-HARRIS-HARRIS-LTD Harris & Harris, Ltd.
3,559 DC complaints · rank #30/656 · 99.9% timely
- DC 3,559
- RANK #30/656
- TIMELY 99.9%
- RELIEF 35.2%
- DISPUTE 15.4%
- STATES 53
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Commonwealth Financial Syst…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (3,569)
Harris & Harris, Ltd.'s 3,559 debt-collection complaints sit next to Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (3,569) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Harris & Harris, Ltd. →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2020 | 109 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 166 |
| 2024 | 324 |
| 2025 | 1,934 |
| 2026 | 762 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Harris & Harris, Ltd.
PlainCredit places Harris & Harris, Ltd. at #30 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (96th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. Harris & Harris, Ltd. has 3,559 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 86.2% of the 4,129 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 53 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Telecommunications debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.
99.9% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 35.2% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. The response was formally disputed in 15.4% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Harris & Harris, Ltd.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (3,559 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (15.4% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Harris & Harris, Ltd. have?
The CFPB extract lists 3,559 debt-collection complaints against Harris & Harris, Ltd. (#30 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Harris & Harris, Ltd. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
Harris & Harris, Ltd.'s timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 99.9%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Harris & Harris, Ltd.?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Harris & Harris, Ltd..
How should I read Harris & Harris, Ltd.'s CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Harris & Harris, Ltd.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.