Key Takeaways

  • 8,048 debt collection complaints from Minnesota.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (358).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
8,048 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Minnesota

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,479
Written notification about debt 1,733
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 957
False statements or representation 786
Communication tactics 747
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 631
Disclosure verification of debt 265
Taking/threatening an illegal action 140
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 131
Improper contact or sharing of info 112

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 6,371 79.2%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,330 16.5%
Untimely response 120 1.5%
Closed 100 1.2%
In progress 64 0.8%
Closed with monetary relief 63 0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    8,048 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Minnesota.

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

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 358 debt collection complaints in Minnesota.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 2,479 complaints.

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