The CBE Group, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-THE-CBE-GROUP-INC The CBE Group, Inc.
3,519 DC complaints · rank #31/656 · 100% timely
- DC 3,519
- RANK #31/656
- TIMELY 100%
- RELIEF 41.8%
- DISPUTE 16.4%
- STATES 54
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Harris & Harris, Ltd.
Volume peers
Photo peer: Harris & Harris, Ltd. (3,559)
The CBE Group, Inc.'s 3,519 debt-collection complaints sit next to Harris & Harris, Ltd. (3,559) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for The CBE Group, Inc. →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 258 |
| 2015 | 240 |
| 2016 | 192 |
| 2017 | 200 |
| 2018 | 185 |
| 2019 | 179 |
| 2020 | 209 |
| 2021 | 284 |
| 2022 | 307 |
| 2023 | 291 |
| 2024 | 394 |
| 2025 | 994 |
| 2026 | 295 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for The CBE Group, Inc.
PlainCredit places The CBE Group, Inc. at #31 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (95th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 3,519 debt-collection complaints against The CBE Group, Inc., 85.6% of the 4,113 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.
The company's timely response rate is 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. 41.8% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a relatively high ratio for the debt-collection segment. The response was formally disputed in 16.4% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for The CBE Group, Inc.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (3,519 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (16.4% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does The CBE Group, Inc. have?
The CFPB extract lists 3,519 debt-collection complaints against The CBE Group, Inc. (#31 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does The CBE Group, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The CBE Group, Inc.'s timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 100%.
What issue do consumers cite most about The CBE Group, Inc.?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about The CBE Group, Inc..
How should I read The CBE Group, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
The CBE Group, Inc.'s profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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