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Mel S. Harris and Associates complaints
Filed under Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC
Consumers have filed 37 complaints about Mel S. Harris and Associates since 2013, none in the last 12 months. It answered 89.2% on time and closed 39% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is taking/threatening an illegal action.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 37
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 89.2%
- Closed with relief
- 39%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since August 2013
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Jul 9, 2021
Mel S. Harris and Associates complaints by month
The busiest month was March 2014 (4 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Mel S. Harris and Associates answered all time
- Closed with non-monetary relief1335.1%
- Closed with explanation1951.4%
- Closed12.7%
- Untimely response410.8%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Mel S. Harris and Associates complaints are about
Top Mel S. Harris and Associates problems
Inside "Taking/threatening an illegal action"
- Seized/Attempted to seize property 5
- Sued w/o proper notification of suit 5
- Threatened to sue on too old debt 3
Where Mel S. Harris and Associates complaints come from
Most complaints: New York (29), Florida (4), New Jersey (2), Texas (1).
Mel S. Harris and Associates compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green SquareDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 2 | EMoneyUSADebt collection | 53 | 25 | C |
| 3 | Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection | 56 | 25 | C |
| 4 | Credit World ServicesDebt collection | 47 | 25 | D |
| 5 | Keynote ConsultingDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 6 | Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 7 | Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection | 19 | 25 | F |
| 8 | Mel S. Harris and AssociatesDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Mel S. Harris and Associates vs Green Square · Mel S. Harris and Associates vs EMoneyUSA · Mel S. Harris and Associates vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Mel S. Harris and Associates vs Credit World Services
What people say about Mel S. Harris and Associates
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt | No timely reply |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Debt collection | Written notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debt | No timely reply |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt is not mine | No timely reply |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsFrequent or repeated calls | Explained |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Debt collection | Disclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debt | Explained |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionSeized/Attempted to seize property | Explained |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Debt collection | Taking/threatening an illegal actionSued w/o proper notification of suit | Explained |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Debt collection | Disclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debt | Explained |
| Jun 8, 2015 | Debt collection | Disclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debt | Explained |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt is not mine | Explained |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Debt collection | Disclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debt | Explained |
Questions about Mel S. Harris and Associates
How many complaints does Mel S. Harris and Associates have?
Mel S. Harris and Associates has 37 complaints on record since August 2013, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Mel S. Harris and Associates respond to complaints?
Yes. Mel S. Harris and Associates answered 89.2% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 39% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Mel S. Harris and Associates?
The most common problems are taking/threatening an illegal action (13), cont'd attempts collect debt not owed (9), disclosure verification of debt (7).
Is Mel S. Harris and Associates legit?
Mel S. Harris and Associates is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 37 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Mel S. Harris and Associates legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Mel S. Harris and Associates?
Complain to Mel S. Harris and Associates 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 Mel S. Harris and Associates complaints come from?
Most come from New York (29), Florida (4), New Jersey (2). 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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