Key Takeaways

  • 10,779 debt collection complaints from Colorado.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (460).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
10,779 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 3,458
Written notification about debt 1,600
False statements or representation 1,332
Communication tactics 1,268
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 966
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 955
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 154

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 8,711 80.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,662 15.4%
Closed 147 1.4%
Closed with monetary relief 101 0.9%
Untimely response 81 0.8%
In progress 77 0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    10,779 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 460 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 3,458 complaints.

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