Key Takeaways

  • 1,497 debt collection complaints from Maine.
  • The Thomas Agency, Inc. has the most complaints (135).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
1,497 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Maine

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 413
Communication tactics 246
Written notification about debt 229
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 176
False statements or representation 158
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 93
Disclosure verification of debt 82
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 36
Improper contact or sharing of info 31
Taking/threatening an illegal action 23

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 1,131 75.6%
Closed with non-monetary relief 211 14.1%
Untimely response 97 6.5%
Closed 29 1.9%
Closed with monetary relief 25 1.7%
In progress 4 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    1,497 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Maine.

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

    The Thomas Agency, Inc. leads with 135 debt collection complaints in Maine.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 413 complaints.

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