Harris & Harris, Ltd. Debt Collection Complaint

Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) Taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay

Harris & Harris, Ltd. Debt collection department,

Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) Taking/threatening an illegal action Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay Illinois

I received a call at - from Harris and Harris, regarding a debt for unpaid tolls. The amount of unpaid tolls is less than $100.00, yet they are pursuing me for $2000.00, which is ridiculous. The tolls are from around six months ago. During this call, the agent told me that it was a municipal debt and it was a crime and that I could go to jail. It is my understanding that they can not suggest that I could go to jail, nor can they misrepresent the debt. In addition, I am currently legally - and get only $730.00 a month, which goes all to rent. I eat at the food pantry. It is also my understanding that they can not pursue you if you make under a certain amount. An amount of which I am sure I make less than. Can you please assist me in this matter, because I do not wish to get any more threatening calls from them? Thank you very much for your time.

Harris & Harris, Ltd. customer in Illinois
Sep 28, 2016

* Source: CFPB Complaint Database

Harris & Harris, Ltd. response to complaint:
Closed with explanation

Consumer disputes how Harris & Harris, Ltd. handled their complaint

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http://www.harriscollect.com/
866-781-4538
111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 400
Chicago IL 60604

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