The CBE Group, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

4,113
Total Complaints
1,095
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
54
States Affected
The CBE Group, Inc. timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 1,535
Debt collection — Other debt 887
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 377
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 351
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 330
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 214
Debt collection — Medical debt 183
Debt collection — Credit card debt 59
Debt collection — Medical 37
Debt collection — Credit card 26

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,384
2.Communication tactics 472
3.Written notification about debt 467
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 400
5.False statements or representation 326
6.Incorrect information on your report 305
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 249
8.Improper use of your report 148
9.Disclosure verification of debt 94
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 51

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)

California 481
Texas 478
Florida 371
Ohio 255
Georgia 225
North Carolina 209
New York 200
Illinois 191
South Carolina 139
Utah 137
Virginia 119
Pennsylvania 114
Alabama 106
Missouri 86
Michigan 84

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,393
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,717
Closed with monetary relief 3

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for The CBE Group, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 4,113 complaints against The CBE Group, Inc. overall, with 1,095 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 54 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

The CBE Group, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 16.4% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 41.8% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does The CBE Group, Inc. have?

The CBE Group, Inc. has 4,113 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1,095 filed in the last 12 months.

Does The CBE Group, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

The CBE Group, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for The CBE Group, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for The CBE Group, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with The CBE Group, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about The CBE Group, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against The CBE Group, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against The CBE Group, Inc. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about The CBE Group, Inc.?

Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed complaints about The CBE Group, Inc. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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