Key Takeaways

  • 1,999 debt collection complaints from Hawaii.
  • Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC has the most complaints (114).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
1,999 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Hawaii

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 647
Written notification about debt 316
False statements or representation 216
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 212
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 173
Communication tactics 167
Disclosure verification of debt 154
Taking/threatening an illegal action 41
Improper contact or sharing of info 38
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 24

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 1,620 81%
Closed with non-monetary relief 306 15.3%
Closed 33 1.7%
Untimely response 18 0.9%
Closed with monetary relief 14 0.7%
In progress 8 0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    1,999 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Hawaii.

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

    Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC leads with 114 debt collection complaints in Hawaii.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 647 complaints.

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