Key Takeaways

  • 365,611 total complaints from Maryland.
  • 59.2 complaints per 1,000 residents.
  • Top complaint category: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports.
  • Most-complained-about company: Equifax, Inc..
365,611 Total complaints
59.2 Per 1,000 residents
6,180,253 State population
20 Product categories

Complaints by Product in Maryland

Financial product categories with the most complaints from Maryland consumers. Click a product to see the detailed breakdown for this state.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 229,413 62.7%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 53,906 14.7%
Debt collection 23,767 6.5%
Mortgage 16,337 4.5%
Checking or savings account 9,394 2.6%
Credit card 7,393 2.0%
Credit card or prepaid card 5,129 1.4%
Credit reporting 3,882 1.1%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3,835 1.0%
Student loan 3,665 1.0%
Bank account or service 2,799 0.8%
Vehicle loan or lease 2,623 0.7%
Consumer Loan 1,041 0.3%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 777 0.2%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 676 0.2%
Prepaid card 412 0.1%
Debt or credit management 212 0.1%
Money transfers 169 0.0%
Payday loan 152 0.0%
Other financial service 28 0.0%

Most-Complained-About Companies in Maryland

These companies receive the most complaints from consumers in Maryland.

Common Issues in Maryland

Incorrect information on your report 154,720
Improper use of your report 70,754
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 42,008
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 15,183
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,632
Managing an account 5,498
Written notification about debt 4,812
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 4,330
Trouble during payment process 3,613
False statements or representation 2,997

File a Complaint in Maryland

If you're having an issue with a financial company in Maryland, you have several options:

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many consumer complaints have been filed in Maryland?

    365,611 consumer complaints from Maryland have been filed with the CFPB. This represents a per-capita rate of 59.2 complaints per 1,000 residents.

  • What is the most common complaint in Maryland?

    The most common product category for complaints in Maryland is Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports with 229,413 complaints.

  • Which company gets the most complaints in Maryland?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 96,128 complaints from Maryland consumers. View their full complaint profile.

  • How do I file a consumer complaint in Maryland?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint, or contact the Maryland Attorney General's consumer protection division.

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