Key Takeaways

  • 25,819 debt collection complaints from Michigan.
  • Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (1,437).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
25,819 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Michigan

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 10,249
Written notification about debt 4,289
False statements or representation 3,172
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2,954
Communication tactics 2,021
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 1,406
Disclosure verification of debt 601
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 348
Electronic communications 280
Improper contact or sharing of info 260

How Companies Respond

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

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 20,421 79.1%
Closed with non-monetary relief 4,709 18.2%
Untimely response 229 0.9%
In progress 184 0.7%
Closed 138 0.5%
Closed with monetary relief 138 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    25,819 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Michigan.

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

    Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 1,437 debt collection complaints in Michigan.

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

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 10,249 complaints.

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