Key Takeaways

  • 4,773 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (4,119).
  • Timely response rate: 99.9%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 15.4% of resolved complaints.
4,773 Total complaints
99.9% Timely response rate
15.4% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Harris & Harris, Ltd. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 4,119 86.3%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 572 12.0%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 61 1.3%
Debt or credit management 9 0.2%
Credit reporting 3 0.1%
Credit card 2 0.0%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2 0.0%
Student loan 2 0.0%
Checking or savings account 1 0.0%
Consumer Loan 1 0.0%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Harris & Harris, Ltd..

Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,687
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 603
Written notification about debt 571
Communication tactics 458
False statements or representation 427
Incorrect information on your report 306
Improper use of your report 186
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 139
Electronic communications 126
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 109

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Harris & Harris, Ltd. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Harris & Harris, Ltd. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 3,104 65%
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,667 34.9%
Closed 1 0%
Untimely response 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Harris & Harris, Ltd..

State Complaints
Texas 718
Illinois 443
Florida 440
California 360
Georgia 300
Pennsylvania 172
Maryland 159
Indiana 158
Arizona 156
Virginia 148
Louisiana 136
Michigan 133
North Carolina 127
Nevada 124
South Carolina 124
Ohio 119
New York 82
Alabama 81
Oklahoma 77
New Jersey 68

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Harris & Harris, Ltd.

  1. Contact Harris & Harris, Ltd. directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Harris & Harris, Ltd. have?

    Harris & Harris, Ltd. has 4,773 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Harris & Harris, Ltd.?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 1,687 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Harris & Harris, Ltd.?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Harris & Harris, Ltd. respond to complaints on time?

    Harris & Harris, Ltd. has a 99.9% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

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