Key Takeaways

  • 1,211 debt collection complaints from Montana.
  • Centron Services has the most complaints (66).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
1,211 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Montana

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 372
Communication tactics 179
Written notification about debt 166
False statements or representation 135
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 132
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 81
Disclosure verification of debt 58
Taking/threatening an illegal action 35
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 25
Improper contact or sharing of info 21

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 971 80.2%
Closed with non-monetary relief 183 15.1%
Untimely response 21 1.7%
Closed 16 1.3%
Closed with monetary relief 13 1.1%
In progress 7 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    1,211 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Montana.

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

    Centron Services leads with 66 debt collection complaints in Montana.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 372 complaints.

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