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5 Steps · Denver, CO

How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against a Debt Collector

Specifically for Second Round Sub collecting credit card debt in Denver, CO

Step-by-step guide to filing FDCPA complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and your state attorney general. This guide is tailored to residents of Denver dealing with Second Round Sub, one of the most-complained-about debt collectors for credit card debt accounts. In Colorado, the statute of limitations is 6 years and wage garnishment is capped at 25% or amount exceeding 40x federal min wage.

6 years

Colorado SOL on Credit Card Debt

$5,221

Average Credit Card Debt

25% or amount exceeding 40x

Garnishment Limit

Known Second Round Sub Violations

Second Round Sub has a documented pattern of FDCPA violations. If any of these happen to you, document them immediately and file a CFPB complaint.

  • Collecting debts they cannot substantiate
  • Failing to cease collection after dispute
  • Inaccurate credit bureau reporting

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

These steps apply directly to your situation as a Denver resident dealing with Second Round Sub.

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.

Credit Card Debt Dispute Strategies

These strategies are specific to credit card debt — the type of debt Second Round Sub is collecting from Denver residents.

  • Request debt validation under FDCPA § 1692g
  • Dispute billing errors under FCBA within 60 days
  • Check if debt exceeds statute of limitations
  • Negotiate settlement at 40-60% of balance
  • File CFPB complaint if collector violates FDCPA

Specific Tips for Dealing with Second Round Sub

  • Second Round buys deeply discounted debt — negotiate aggressively
  • Demand full validation including original creditor statements
  • They often settle for 10-20% of face value

Colorado Debt Collection Protections

Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act governs debt collection in Colorado. File complaints with: AG Consumer Protection.

  • State FDCPA applies to original creditors
  • Treble damages for violations
Exempt income in Colorado: Social Security, Workers' comp, Unemployment, Pension

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 — Denver Residents

Can Second Round Sub garnish my wages in Denver?

In Colorado, wage garnishment is limited to 25% or amount exceeding 40x federal min wage. Income sources protected from garnishment include: Social Security, Workers' comp, Unemployment, Pension. Second Round Sub must first obtain a court judgment before any garnishment can begin.

What is the statute of limitations on credit card debt in Colorado?

The statute of limitations for credit card debt in Colorado is 6 years. After this period expires, Second Round Sub 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 Second Round Sub committed?

Known violations by Second Round Sub include: Collecting debts they cannot substantiate; Failing to cease collection after dispute; Inaccurate credit bureau reporting. Document any violations immediately and file a complaint at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

How do I dispute credit card debt with Second Round Sub in Denver?

To dispute credit card debt with Second Round Sub: 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: request debt validation under fdcpa § 1692g.

Related Resources

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