CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Armstrong and Associates, Inc

Behind the 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

46
Total complaints
Mid-range
14
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
Top decile
9
States affected

The verdict

Armstrong and Associates, Inc ranks #1915 of 3,843 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume. For answering complaints on time it stands at the 86th percentile in the 100+ complaint peer group.

Debt collection
most-complained product
AL
state with the most complaints

Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.

C
PlainCredit Trust Score
56/100
Armstrong and Associates, Inc · 2 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 A+ 100.0%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate F 0.0%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Armstrong and Associates, Inc vs. all companies by on-time response rate

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

100% Top 14% higher than 86% 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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Medical debt 31
Debt collection - I do not know 11
Debt collection - Other debt 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Written notification about debt 15
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
3.False statements or representation 6
4.Communication tactics 5
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4
6.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
8.Improper use of your report 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2020 7
2021 2
2022 10
2023 2
2024 10
2025 10
2026year in progress 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Alabama 21
Mississippi 13
Louisiana 5
Texas 2
Wisconsin 1
Florida 1
New Jersey 1
New York 1
Kansas 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 46

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Armstrong and Associates, Inc

In the CFPB record, Armstrong and Associates, Inc has a geographically concentrated 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 "Written notification about debt" - a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, the timely-response measure shows how often forwarded complaints get a reply. This company's rate clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. Relief means the case closed with monetary or non-monetary help for the consumer. Both rates sit in the score card above.

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.

Also handles Debt collection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Armstrong and Associates, Inc have?

Armstrong and Associates, Inc has 46 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 14 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Armstrong and Associates, Inc respond to complaints on time?

Armstrong and Associates, Inc has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Armstrong and Associates, Inc?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Armstrong and Associates, Inc?

"Written notification about debt" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Armstrong and Associates, Inc - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Armstrong and Associates, Inc?

You can file a complaint against Armstrong and Associates, 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 Armstrong and Associates, Inc?

Consumers in 9 states and territories have filed complaints about Armstrong and Associates, Inc with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Armstrong and Associates, Inc's complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.