Key Takeaways

  • 11,267 debt collection complaints from Mississippi.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (591).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
11,267 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Mississippi

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 4,934
Written notification about debt 2,019
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1,604
False statements or representation 1,208
Communication tactics 629
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 314
Disclosure verification of debt 172
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 157
Electronic communications 101
Improper contact or sharing of info 69

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 8,610 76.4%
Closed with non-monetary relief 2,202 19.5%
In progress 254 2.3%
Untimely response 142 1.3%
Closed 30 0.3%
Closed with monetary relief 29 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    11,267 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Mississippi.

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

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 591 debt collection complaints in Mississippi.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 4,934 complaints.

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