Key Takeaways

  • 13,325 debt collection complaints from Massachusetts.
  • Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC has the most complaints (868).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
13,325 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Massachusetts

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 6,110
Written notification about debt 2,747
False statements or representation 1,137
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 902
Communication tactics 821
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 783
Disclosure verification of debt 401
Improper contact or sharing of info 130
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 105
Taking/threatening an illegal action 98

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 10,611 79.6%
Closed with non-monetary relief 2,338 17.5%
Closed with monetary relief 110 0.8%
In progress 94 0.7%
Untimely response 89 0.7%
Closed 83 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    13,325 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Massachusetts.

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

    Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC leads with 868 debt collection complaints in Massachusetts.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 6,110 complaints.

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