The CBE Group, Inc

2019-10-08

Houston, TX

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Complaint: Was called by CBE Group. XX/XX/XXXX about XXXX. They are trying to contact the former owner of this phone number, which I have had continuously since XXXX. I have told these companies to STOP calling this number for that other person. I have absolutely no connection or relationship with that other person other than this phone number. We need laws passed to make it illegal for debt collectors to bother new owners of phone numbers formerly owned by the person who had it sometime in the past. XXXX XXXX 's comment about insanity applies here - repeatedly doing the same thing without success, hoping for a different result. The citizenry should be protected from this insanity.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-10-04

MD

Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Debt collection: Other debt

Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
Complaint: On Wednesday XX/XX/19 I was contacted by CBE Financial Group regarding a collection that I inherited. This debt is currently being disputed. When attempting to provide my financial summary and state that I can not afford the amounts they are demanding I pay, a representatives would remind me time and time again that if I do not get an aggreement on file that my pension will be garnished ( 25 % ) and that they did not want that for me. That was not the only time that they would say that to me. Nearly everytime I spoke with them I was reminded of that detail. Lastly, I explained how the debt was incurred by a significant mishap on the institution 's behalf. Nothing mattered. In my opinion this company is NOT professional, and is not following policy by using threatening tactics to scare people. This isn't right and I hope that someone does something about it!
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-10-02

Taft, OH

Incorrect information on your report

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports: Credit reporting

Account status incorrect
Complaint: Reported XX/XX/2019 by CBE GROUP on behalf of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in the amount of {$250.00} which has posted on my credit report twice. I want both of these marks removed as they are incorrect.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-10-01

Greenwood, CA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Complaint: CPE Group Inc. sent me a bill for {$250.00} to collect for XXXX. I Called Customer Service that I never had any outstanding balance with XXXX. I told CBE Customer Service that this is not how XXXX works. XXXX sets up Checking Account with XXXX and this is the only way to buy or sell any products. I called XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and they told me that I do not have any outstanding balance or if they sent this to collection with CBE Group. CBE setup a account # XXXX which they said that I owe them {$250.00} for collection. They said that I could pay balance in full or make payments. Also they said if I do not respond within 30 days by mail or by calling collections that they would send this collection to Credit Companies. CBE Group had a Payment Processing Center, XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IA XXXX to send money too. The Customer Service # XXXX to talk to billing dept. This Company is a Scammer, which is trying to collect money for Collections with CBE Group. They are doing this to other people and saying they owe money for collections for XXXX or for other Companies. If you need a copy of the bill I got from CBE Group, please let me know.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-27

Northside, NC

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt was result of identity theft
Complaint: In XXXX of XXXX, a credit report was run using my name and old address I left in XXXX to move to my current address. A cell phone was purchased at XXXX for approximately {$980.00}. The bill was not paid and since my old address was used, I did not receive any notices of delinquency. Started to receive debt collection calls from various collectors. I ran my credit report and noted the negative item of the unpaid XXXX bill. I disputed the bill with the Bureau 's and XXXX itself and after an investigation, XXXX determined I was not responsible for the charges on the account and sent me a letter from their Fraud department to that effect. XXXX said they had notified the Credit Bureau 's to remove the item but after 6 months the item was still there. I contacted XXXX again and asked that they again notify the Credit Bureau 's to remove the item. 6 months later, the item was still on all three Credit Bureau reports.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-26

Incorrect information on your report

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports: Credit reporting

Personal information incorrect
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-25

Sacramento, CA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Complaint: XXXX XXXX collection has been all my report on and off for the last 7 years I have had remove 4 times why do they keep bringing it back on my credit Report
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-24

Virginia Bch, VA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-23

Charles A Hayes, IL

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-21

Elsinore, UT

Written notification about debt

Debt collection: Medical debt

Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Complaint: CBE Group XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX I had no knowledge of this debt. I have not, ever received notice or been contacted to pay this debt. I found it on my credit report ( XXXX ). I have attempted to rebuild my credit and they flagged my report. ( XX/XX/XXXX ) I found they had reported it again, as a separate debt. ( XX/XX/XXXX )
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-20

Chicago, IL

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Complaint: I have no knowledge of this creditor or this debt. I have reached out asking them to stop reaching out to me and remove this incorrect information.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-20

Buffalo Lake, NC

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt was paid
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-20

Brooklyn, NY

Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly

Debt collection: I do not know

Contacted you after you asked them to stop
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-20

Dallas, TX

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Complaint: Re : CBE GroupXXXX. They call me at XXXX almost everyday. I have advised that the person they are trying to reach is not me nor at my number. Yet they continue to call. I have tried to block the call but they continue to call me. No sure what else I can do. I have had this same phone number for more than 40-years so I can not figure out why they continue to call. XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-18

El Paso, TX

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Complaint: the same person keeps calling and I have told them they have the wrong person..
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-17

American Canyon, CA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: I do not know

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-17

Yukon, OK

Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Debt collection: Other debt

Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-16

Leeton, UT

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Medical debt

Debt was paid
Complaint: CBE Group is attempting to collect on a debt I do not owe. This debt has been paid and should not be on my credit. Also, I never received any notification regarding this debt. No phone calls or letters. I did not know about this debt until I pulled my credit file. This is a violation of my 30 day right to dispute and needs to be removed off of my credit.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-13

Richmond, VA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Medical debt

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-11

Lk Buena Vis, FL

Written notification about debt

Debt collection: Medical debt

Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Complaint: CBE Group is reporting a collection on my credit that I do not owe. I have no idea what this debt is for. CBE Group did not send me any notifications. I have not received any letters in the mail or any phone calls regarding this debt. CBE Group is in violation of my 30 day right to dispute as this has been added to my credit file. This debt needs to be removed.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-11

Pinellas Park, FL

Excessive fees

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports: Credit repair services

Complaint: Lost job was unable to pay these bills so now they are on my credit report stopping me for moving forward XX/XX/XXXX THE CBE GROUP INC XXXX XXXX Ohio XXXX original collector XXXX {$2100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX original collectors ) XX/XX/XXXX {$930.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Ohio XXXX original collectors ) XX/XX/XXXX tried too dispute them
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-11

Cockrell Hill, TX

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Other debt

You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-09

Kansas City, KS

Incorrect information on your report

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports: Credit reporting

Information belongs to someone else
Complaint: this company is violating the fair credit reporting act by listing a fraudulent account which is not mine on my credit report.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-08

Cameron, NC

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt was paid
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2019-09-06

Firestone, CO

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Private student loan debt

Frequent or repeated calls
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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