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5 Steps · Chandler, AZ

How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against a Debt Collector

Specifically for Radius Global Solutions collecting phone & telecom debt in Chandler, AZ

Step-by-step guide to filing FDCPA complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and your state attorney general. This guide is tailored to residents of Chandler dealing with Radius Global Solutions, one of the most-complained-about debt collectors for phone & telecom debt accounts. In Arizona, the statute of limitations is 6 years and wage garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings.

6 years

Arizona SOL on Phone & Telecom Debt

$500

Average Phone & Telecom Debt

25% of disposable earnings

Garnishment Limit

Known Radius Global Solutions Violations

Radius Global Solutions has a documented pattern of FDCPA violations. If any of these happen to you, document them immediately and file a CFPB complaint.

  • TCPA violations through auto-dialed calls to cell phones
  • Reporting disputed debts without investigation
  • Continuing calls after cease-and-desist

Step-by-Step: How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against a Debt Collector

These steps apply directly to your situation as a Chandler resident dealing with Radius Global Solutions.

1

Identify the specific violations

Common FDCPA violations: calling outside 8am-9pm hours, using profane language, threatening arrest, misrepresenting the debt amount, contacting your employer after being told to stop, or continuing collection after a written dispute.

2

Gather documentation

Collect: call logs with dates and times, voicemail recordings, letters received, certified mail tracking numbers and green cards, and any written communication. The more documentation, the stronger your complaint.

3

File with the CFPB

Go to consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Choose 'Debt collection' as the category. Be specific about dates and violations. CFPB forwards complaints to the collector who must respond within 15 days. Collectors take CFPB complaints seriously.

4

File with your state attorney general

Many states have their own debt collection laws with additional protections. Your state AG can take enforcement action. File at your state's AG consumer protection division website.

5

Consider filing a private lawsuit

FDCPA allows you to sue in federal court within one year of the violation for $1,000 per violation plus actual damages plus attorney fees. Many consumer rights attorneys take these on contingency — you pay nothing upfront.

Phone & Telecom Debt Dispute Strategies

These strategies are specific to phone & telecom debt — the type of debt Radius Global Solutions is collecting from Chandler residents.

  • File FCC complaint for billing disputes
  • Challenge early termination fees
  • Dispute equipment charges with proof of return
  • Validate collection amounts under FDCPA
  • File state AG complaint for deceptive practices

Specific Tips for Dealing with Radius Global Solutions

  • Radius collects for healthcare and financial services — verify original balances
  • Send cease-and-desist via certified mail and keep the receipt
  • TCPA violations carry $500-$1,500 per call — document everything for potential lawsuit

Arizona Debt Collection Protections

ARS § 32-1001 (Collection Agency Licensing) governs debt collection in Arizona. File complaints with: AG Consumer Protection.

  • Collectors must be licensed in Arizona
  • Community property state — spouse debt implications
Exempt income in Arizona: Social Security, Workers' comp, Unemployment, Disability

Key Tips

CFPB complaints are public — collectors know unresolved complaints affect their record
State AG complaints are especially powerful in states with their own debt collection acts
NACA (consumeradvocates.org) provides free referrals to consumer rights attorneys nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions — Chandler Residents

Can Radius Global Solutions garnish my wages in Chandler?

In Arizona, wage garnishment is limited to 25% of disposable earnings. Income sources protected from garnishment include: Social Security, Workers' comp, Unemployment, Disability. Radius Global Solutions must first obtain a court judgment before any garnishment can begin.

What is the statute of limitations on phone & telecom debt in Arizona?

The statute of limitations for phone & telecom debt in Arizona is 6 years. After this period expires, Radius Global Solutions cannot win a lawsuit on the debt if you raise the SOL as a defense in your Answer. Never ignore a lawsuit even on time-barred debt.

What violations has Radius Global Solutions committed?

Known violations by Radius Global Solutions include: TCPA violations through auto-dialed calls to cell phones; Reporting disputed debts without investigation; Continuing calls after cease-and-desist. Document any violations immediately and file a complaint at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

How do I dispute phone & telecom debt with Radius Global Solutions in Chandler?

To dispute phone & telecom debt with Radius Global Solutions: send a written validation request via certified mail within 30 days of first contact, demand the original creditor name, full chain of assignment, and original signed agreement. Start with: file fcc complaint for billing disputes.

Related Resources

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