Harris & Harris, Ltd.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

4,129
Total Complaints
2,306
Last 12 Months
99.9%
Timely Response
53
States Affected
Harris & Harris, Ltd. timely response rate 99.9%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 1,773
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 604
Debt collection — Medical debt 520
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 484
Debt collection — Other debt 425
Debt collection — Medical 110
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 61
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 60
Debt collection — Credit card debt 37
Debt collection — Auto debt 14

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,392
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 499
3.Written notification about debt 497
4.Communication tactics 438
5.False statements or representation 378
6.Incorrect information on your report 259
7.Improper use of your report 163
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 139
9.Electronic communications 114
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 100

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)

Texas 624
Illinois 410
Florida 369
California 312
Georgia 251
Pennsylvania 152
Indiana 149
Maryland 148
Virginia 130
Arizona 129
Michigan 115
Nevada 110
Ohio 104
Louisiana 104
North Carolina 104

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,673
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,454
Closed 1
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Harris & Harris, Ltd.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 4,129 complaints against Harris & Harris, Ltd. overall, with 2,306 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 53 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Harris & Harris, Ltd.'s timely response rate stands at 99.9%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 15.4% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 35.2% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Harris & Harris, Ltd. have?

Harris & Harris, Ltd. has 4,129 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 2,306 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Harris & Harris, Ltd. respond to complaints on time?

Harris & Harris, Ltd. has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Harris & Harris, Ltd.?

The most complained-about product for Harris & Harris, Ltd. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Harris & Harris, Ltd.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Harris & Harris, Ltd. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Harris & Harris, Ltd.?

You can file a complaint against Harris & Harris, Ltd. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Harris & Harris, Ltd.?

Consumers in 53 states and territories have filed complaints about Harris & Harris, Ltd. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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