Des Moines, IA residents: know your rights against Harris & Harris. Iowa residents: check your state's statute of limitations and wage garnishment protections before paying any debt collector.
Common Harris & Harris Violations
Threatening arrest or criminal prosecution for civil debt
Adding unauthorized collection fees
Failing to provide proper mini-Miranda warning
Dispute Tips for Des Moines Residents
Harris & Harris collects government and municipal debts — verify with the issuing agency
Parking tickets and municipal fines have specific appeal processes
No collector can threaten arrest for consumer debt — report this immediately