Key Takeaways

  • 29,874 debt collection complaints from New Jersey.
  • Resurgent Capital Services L.P. has the most complaints (1,637).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
29,874 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 11,674
Written notification about debt 5,647
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3,328
False statements or representation 2,925
Communication tactics 2,207
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 333
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 23,731 79.4%
Closed with non-monetary relief 5,314 17.8%
In progress 239 0.8%
Untimely response 236 0.8%
Closed 187 0.6%
Closed with monetary relief 167 0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    29,874 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 1,637 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 11,674 complaints.

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