Key Takeaways

  • 11,080 debt collection complaints from Colorado.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (474).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
11,080 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Colorado

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 3,595
Written notification about debt 1,661
False statements or representation 1,364
Communication tactics 1,283
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,003
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 966
Disclosure verification of debt 565
Taking/threatening an illegal action 201
Improper contact or sharing of info 170
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 157

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Colorado.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 8,959 80.9%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,727 15.6%
Closed 147 1.3%
Closed with monetary relief 101 0.9%
Untimely response 86 0.8%
In progress 60 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Colorado?

    11,080 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Colorado.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Colorado?

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 474 debt collection complaints in Colorado.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in Colorado?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 3,595 complaints.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.