FRAUD ALERT (Posted 3/21/08) A company using the name of Kansas Counselors, Inc. has been contacting students regarding collection of a debt on behalf of UMKC. Please be advised that this is a scam and these calls are not legitimate collection calls. Do not verify or provide any of your personal information, such as social security number, date of birth, credit card numbers, or bank account information to them. UMKC uses the following companies for debt collection purposes: • The CBE Group, Inc. • National Credit Management • Windham Professionals. For student loan account billing and management UMKC uses ECSI. If you have been contacted by Kansas Counselors, Inc. and have given personal information or made payments to them, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately to file a report.