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Harris & Harris, Ltd.

Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 640 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 413 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/11/2025

    Type:Order Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I am not liable for this debt with "CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS" they did not provide me with the original contract as requested.

    Business Response

    Date: 04/25/2025

    April 25, 2025


    ***** ********
    ************************** **
    *****, *******; 33612




    H&H File Number: 044668889



    Dear ***** ********:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris******, a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/11/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I honestly dont get why *************************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: 4271 Amount Disputed: $189 I honestly dont get why *************************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: 4167 Amount Disputed: $1471

    Business Response

    Date: 04/25/2025

    April 24, 2025


    ***** ******
    ************
    **********, *******; 23701





    H&H File Number: ********* and 042713572



    Dear ***** ******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/10/2025

    Type:Order Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I am not liable for this debt with Harris and Harris. I do not have a contract with Harris and Harris. They did not provide me with the original contract as I requested.

    Business Response

    Date: 04/24/2025

    April 24, 2025


    ****** *******
    MI  48307




    H&H File Number: Not enough information given to locate an account.



    Dear ****** *******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris******, a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/10/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I honestly dont get why *************************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: 4300 Amount Disputed: $75

    Business Response

    Date: 04/24/2025

    April 24, 2025



    ****** *****
    ***************
    *******, *******; 77060




    H&H File Number: 043009965




    Dear ****** *****:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/10/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I requested for a personal credit in my name last few weeks ago and I got denied. When I received a copy of my credit report, I saw things on there that were inaccurate. Inquiries that are not mine were on my report as well as accounts that I never opened and addresses I never resided. I also found this account that I believe not mine:Acct name: ********************** (Original Creditor: 11 *** COMMUNICATIONS)acct no. 4196****date opened 08/22/2024 balance $352.00 I am not liable for this debt and I do not have a contract with:Company: *********************************************** Address: P.O. ************************* Tel No: ************** Police Report and FTC Affidavit are attached with this complaint together with dispute letter sent to the bureaus and the authorization for release of information. I also filed complaints thru CFPB. Please delete this account from my credit report at once. Any questions or concerns I can be reached at ********************************************************************************* and email at [email protected] need a response from the company.

    Business Response

    Date: 04/23/2025

    April 23, 2025


    ****** *********
    *****************
    **********, *******; 30022




    H&H File Number: 041961027



    Dear ****** *********:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris******, a professional debt collection agency.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/10/2025

    Type:Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I am not liable for this debt with ******* CABLE ,I do not have a contract with *************************************************** ,They did not provide me with the original contract as i requested

    Business Response

    Date: 04/23/2025

    April 23, 2025


    **** *******
    *************************** ***. A
    ***********, *******; 28625





    H&H File Number: 044451652



    Dear **** *******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/09/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I honestly dont get why *********************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: ******** Amount Disputed: $504

    Business Response

    Date: 04/23/2025

    April 23, 2025


    ****** ******
    ********************
    **************, *******; 35010




    H&H File Number: 041629360



    Dear ****** ******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/09/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I honestly dont get why *************************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: 4130 Amount Disputed: $461

    Business Response

    Date: 04/23/2025

    April 23, 2025


    Trajaca *******
    *************************
    ********************, *******; 70706




    H&H File Number: 041309097



    Dear Trajaca *******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/09/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I honestly dont get why *************************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: 4076 Amount Disputed: $382

    Business Response

    Date: 04/23/2025

    April 23, 2025


    Jala Solite
    ******************
    Plaquemine, LA  70764




    H&H File Number: 040760072



    Dear **** ******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/08/2025

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I honestly dont get why *************************************************** is reporting this debt under my name because I dont owe them anything. I never signed anything with them, and when I asked for a copy of the original application, they didnt even bother to provide it. Its frustrating because this is hurting my credit for no reason, and its just not fair. How can they just put something on my report without any proof?Account No: 4376 Amount Disputed: $255

    Business Response

    Date: 04/23/2025

    April 23, 2025


    ****** *******
    *******************************************
    *********, *******; 89012




    H&H File Number: 043767857



    Dear ****** *******:



    Our office is in receipt of your Better Business Bureau complaint regarding the above-referenced account.  We have attached a detailed response, directed to you, to protect your privacy.  


    Sincerely, 


    Harris & Harris, ***** a professional debt collection agency.

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