Key Takeaways

  • 28,924 debt collection complaints from New Jersey.
  • Resurgent Capital Services L.P. has the most complaints (1,561).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
28,924 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in New Jersey

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 11,153
Written notification about debt 5,547
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3,167
False statements or representation 2,813
Communication tactics 2,175
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,922
Disclosure verification of debt 1,028
Taking/threatening an illegal action 334
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 321
Improper contact or sharing of info 250

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from New Jersey.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 22,997 79.5%
Closed with non-monetary relief 5,095 17.6%
In progress 257 0.9%
Untimely response 222 0.8%
Closed 187 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 166 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in New Jersey?

    28,924 complaints about debt collection have been filed from New Jersey.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in New Jersey?

    Resurgent Capital Services L.P. leads with 1,561 debt collection complaints in New Jersey.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 11,153 complaints.

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