Key Takeaways

  • 23,767 debt collection complaints from Maryland.
  • Resurgent Capital Services L.P. has the most complaints (1,101).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
23,767 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Maryland

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 8,632
Written notification about debt 4,812
False statements or representation 2,997
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,359
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,725
Communication tactics 1,617
Disclosure verification of debt 752
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 255
Improper contact or sharing of info 225
Electronic communications 206

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 18,653 78.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 4,357 18.3%
Closed 211 0.9%
In progress 208 0.9%
Untimely response 185 0.8%
Closed with monetary relief 153 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    23,767 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Maryland.

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

    Resurgent Capital Services L.P. leads with 1,101 debt collection complaints in Maryland.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 8,632 complaints.

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