Harris & Harris, Ltd.
5.0K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.
Data updated June 2026
CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.
Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.
Harris & Harris, Ltd. complaint mix by product
- Debt collection 4K 86.4% – 33% relief
- Credit reporting 602 12.0% – 51% relief
- Credit reporting, 61 1.2% – 0% relief
- Debt or 9 0.2% – 22% relief
- Credit card 3 0.1% – 67% relief
- Credit reporting 3 0.1% – 0% relief
- Payday loan, 2 0.0% – 0% relief
How Harris & Harris, Ltd.'s 5.0K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.
Complaints by Product
| Product | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 4.3K |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 602 |
| Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports | 61 |
| Debt or credit management | 9 |
| Credit card | 3 |
| Credit reporting | 3 |
| Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan | 2 |
| Student loan | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Consumer Loan | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
Top States
| State | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TX | 755 |
| FL | 466 |
| IL | 460 |
| CA | 370 |
| GA | 318 |
| PA | 179 |
| AZ | 175 |
| MD | 162 |
| IN | 159 |
| VA | 155 |
| LA | 148 |
| NC | 137 |
| MI | 135 |
| NV | 132 |
| SC | 128 |
| OH | 125 |
| AL | 89 |
| NY | 85 |
| OK | 82 |
| NJ | 72 |
Top Issues
| Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1.8K |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | 642 |
| Written notification about debt | 605 |
| Communication tactics | 462 |
| False statements or representation | 449 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 325 |
| Improper use of your report | 193 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | 139 |
| Electronic communications | 133 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 112 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | 50 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | 34 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem | 23 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | 18 |
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 8 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | 8 |
| Problem with customer service | 6 |
| Unauthorized withdrawals or charges | 3 |
| Incorrect information on credit report | 3 |
| Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 2 |
Yearly Trend
| Year | Complaints | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 | 100% |
| 2014 | 47 | 100% |
| 2015 | 92 | 98.9% |
| 2016 | 96 | 100% |
| 2017 | 88 | 100% |
| 2018 | 123 | 100% |
| 2019 | 84 | 100% |
| 2020 | 109 | 100% |
| 2021 | 150 | 100% |
| 2022 | 145 | 99.3% |
| 2023 | 166 | 100% |
| 2024 | 324 | 99.7% |
| 2025 | 1.9K | 99.8% |
| 2026 | 1.6K | 99.9% |
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
What the CFPB Record Shows About Harris & Harris, Ltd.
Harris & Harris, Ltd.'s 5,007 logged complaints reach a nationwide footprint - 53 states have at least one filing on record. Only 32.9% of filings carry a written consumer narrative, so most of this record is coded categories rather than the verbatim complaint text. Records run from 2013 through 2026-06-26.
Harris & Harris, Ltd. answers 99.9% of complaints inside the CFPB's tracked window and closes 64.7% with a written explanation. 34.8% end in monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer. Consumers disputed just 0% of responses after the company replied. "Debt collection" draws the most filings, most often for "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing. See the disclaimer below for how volume relates to company size, and cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly before drawing conclusions about Harris & Harris, Ltd..
Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CFPB complaints does Harris & Harris, Ltd. have?
5,007, per the CFPB's public complaint count for this company (see the full breakdown above).
Does Harris & Harris, Ltd. respond to complaints on time?
99.9% of the time, measured against the CFPB's 15-calendar-day response window.
What is the most common complaint about Harris & Harris, Ltd.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed", filed under the "Debt collection" category - see the issues and products tables above for the full ranking.
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