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Harris & Harris complaints
Filed under Harris & Harris, Ltd.
Consumers have filed 5,833 complaints about Harris & Harris since 2013, 2,862 of them in the last 12 months (+71% on the year before). It answered 99.9% on time and closed 28% with relief for the customer - about the same as a typical debt collector. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed. It is the 17th most complained-about of 1,963 debt collectors this year.
Good response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 5,833
- Last 12 months
- 2,862
- Answered on time
- 99.9%
- Closed with relief
- 28%
- Last 30 days
- 142
- Rank
- #17 of 1,963
Since August 2013
+71% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Nov 13, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Harris & Harris complaints by month
The busiest month was March 2026 (358 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 71% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Harris & Harris answered last 12 months
- Closed with non-monetary relief79227.7%
- Closed with explanation2,07072.3%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time45/4599.9% on time
- Relief for customers23/4027.7% closed with relief
- Complaint trend3/15+71% vs last year
What Harris & Harris complaints are about
Top Harris & Harris problems last 12 months
Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"
- Debt is not yours 1,357
- Debt was result of identity theft 492
- Debt was paid 255
- Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 34
Where Harris & Harris complaints come from
Most complaints: Texas (857), Florida (531), Illinois (512), California (419), Georgia (384).
Harris & Harris compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radius Global SolutionsDebt collection | 91 | 3,169 | A |
| 2 | Aldous & AssociatesDebt collection | 43 | 3,165 | D |
| 3 | TrueAccordDebt collection | 47 | 3,033 | D |
| 4 | Harris & HarrisDebt collection | 71 | 2,862 | B |
| 5 | T.S. HoldingsDebt collection | 91 | 2,748 | A |
| 6 | Columbia Debt Recovery (Genesis)Debt collection | 66 | 2,728 | B |
| 7 | Sunrise Credit ServicesDebt collection | 50 | 2,629 | C |
| 8 | Credit ControlDebt collection | 46 | 2,336 | D |
Compare side by side: Harris & Harris vs Radius Global Solutions · Harris & Harris vs Aldous & Associates · Harris & Harris vs TrueAccord · Harris & Harris vs T.S. Holdings
What people say about Harris & Harris
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theft | Explained |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Credit reporting | Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problemTheir investigation did not fix an error on your report | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive notice of right to dispute | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | Explained |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | Explained |
Questions about Harris & Harris
How many complaints does Harris & Harris have?
Harris & Harris has 5,833 complaints on record since August 2013, including 2,862 in the last 12 months and 142 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 58 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Harris & Harris respond to complaints?
Yes. Harris & Harris answered 99.9% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 28% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only. Its Response Score is 71/100 (grade B).
What do people complain about most with Harris & Harris?
The most common problems are attempts to collect debt not owed (2,138), took or threatened to take negative or legal action (748), written notification about debt (729).
Is Harris & Harris legit?
Harris & Harris is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 5,833 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Harris & Harris legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Harris & Harris going up or down?
Up. There were 2,862 complaints in the last 12 months against 1,675 in the 12 before (+71%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Harris & Harris?
Complain to Harris & Harris in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Harris & Harris complaints come from?
Most come from Texas (857), Florida (531), Illinois (512). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
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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