Key Takeaways

  • 8,349 debt collection complaints from Minnesota.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (373).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
8,349 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 2,605
Written notification about debt 1,788
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,047
False statements or representation 803
Communication tactics 751
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 630
Disclosure verification of debt 265
Taking/threatening an illegal action 140
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 134
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 6,599 79%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,387 16.6%
Untimely response 151 1.8%
Closed 100 1.2%
Closed with monetary relief 63 0.8%
In progress 49 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    8,349 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 373 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 2,605 complaints.

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