CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

A & E Futures LLC

Behind the 27 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-08-14

27
Total complaints
Mid-range
2
Last 12 months
81.5%
Timely response
Bottom quartile
9
States affected

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The verdict

A & E Futures LLC ranks #2473 of 3,843 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 27 complaints on record. It posts a 81.5% on-time response rate, the 10th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#2473
of 3,843 companies by volume
81.5%
on time (10th pctile)
Debt collection
most-complained product
9
states with complaints
F
PlainCredit Trust Score
22/100
A & E Futures LLC · 3 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response F 81.5%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate F 25.0%
Share of responses the consumer disputed (lower is better)
Relief Rate F 0.0%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

A & E Futures LLC vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

81.5% Among the lowest higher than 10% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

A & E Futures LLC timely response rate 81.5%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Other debt 8
Debt collection - Medical 4
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Debt collection - Medical debt 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 3
Debt collection - I do not know 2
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service 1
Debt collection - Private student loan debt 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 1

Top Issues

1.False statements or representation 6
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
3.Written notification about debt 4
4.Incorrect information on your report 3
5.Disclosure verification of debt 2
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1
8.Problem caused by your funds being low 1
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 1
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 3
2015 1
2016 2
2017 6
2018 6
2019 4
2020 1
2021 1
2024 1
2025 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Missouri 12
Indiana 4
Florida 3
Arkansas 2
Texas 2
South Carolina 1
North Carolina 1
Georgia 1
Oklahoma 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 24
Untimely response 3

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for A & E Futures LLC

A & E Futures LLC carries 27 complaints in the CFPB's database, 2 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 9 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a geographically concentrated footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Inside that category, "False statements or representation" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

CFPB-forwarded complaints against A & E Futures LLC draw a 81.5% reply rate inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. The company's response carried a 25% formal-dispute rate on resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. Among resolved complaints, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

How to read complaint counts

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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 A & E Futures LLC have?

The CFPB has logged 27 complaints against A & E Futures LLC to date, of which 2 came in over the last 12 months.

Does A & E Futures LLC respond to complaints on time?

A & E Futures LLC's CFPB timely-response rate is 81.5%.

What product generates the most complaints for A & E Futures LLC?

"Debt collection" draws more CFPB complaints against A & E Futures LLC than any other product - see the full breakdown above.

What is the most common complaint issue with A & E Futures LLC?

Consumers most often cite "False statements or representation" when complaining about A & E Futures LLC; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against A & E Futures LLC?

You can file a complaint against A & E Futures LLC 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 A & E Futures LLC?

A & E Futures LLC has drawn CFPB complaints from 9 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.

Nationwide companies with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for A & E Futures LLC: nearest financial companies by total complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the product-category list below.

Also handles Debt collection

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026