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Hawaii/Radius Global Solutions/Auto Loan Debt/How-To Guides/How to Verify a Debt Under the FDCPA
5 Steps · Hawaii Law

How to Verify a Debt Under the FDCPA

For Hawaii residents dealing with Radius Global Solutions on auto loan debt

Use FDCPA § 1692g to demand debt validation within 30 days. Force collectors to prove their claims. This guide applies the steps specifically to Hawaii's laws and Radius Global Solutions's documented collection practices for auto loan debt accounts. In Hawaii, the statute of limitations on auto loan debt is 6 years and wage garnishment is limited to 5% of first $100 + 10% of next $100 + 20% of remainder.

6 years

Hawaii Statute of Limitations

$23,792

Average Auto Loan Debt

5% of first $100 + 10% of ne

Garnishment Limit

Known Radius Global Solutions Violations

Radius Global Solutions has a documented record of FDCPA violations. If any of these occur during your Hawaii collection dispute, document them and file immediately.

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

How to Verify a Debt Under the FDCPA — Step by Step

Steps customized for Hawaii law, auto loan debt rules, and Radius Global Solutions's collection patterns.

1

Act within 30 days of first contact

You must send a validation request within 30 days of the collector's first contact. After 30 days, you lose the automatic right to halt collection, though collectors must still stop if they can't verify.

2

Write the validation letter

Request: exact amount owed, name of original creditor, proof collector is authorized to collect, copy of original agreement. DebtShield generates this letter automatically with the correct legal language.

3

Send certified mail with return receipt

Mail via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt. Keep the green card as proof of delivery. The 30-day clock stops when they receive your letter, not when you send it.

4

Wait — they must cease all activity

The collector MUST stop all collection activity — including credit reporting updates and legal action — until they validate. Contacting you during this period is an FDCPA violation.

5

Evaluate the response critically

If they can't validate, the debt is legally unenforceable. If they validate, check for errors: wrong amount, wrong person, time-barred debt, missing original agreement, broken chain of title.

Auto Loan Debt Dispute Strategies in Hawaii

These strategies apply to auto loan debt specifically. Auto loans are secured debt — the lender can repossess. However, deficiency balances after repossession can be disputed, especially if the sale wasn't commercially reasonable.

  • Challenge deficiency balance after repossession
  • Verify the sale was commercially reasonable (UCC requirement)
  • Dispute if proper repossession notice wasn't given
  • Check for state-specific redemption rights
  • Validate any collection attempts under FDCPA
Relevant laws: UCC Article 9 (secured transactions), State repossession laws, FDCPA for deficiency collections, State UDAP

How to Handle Radius Global Solutions Specifically

  • 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

Hawaii Debt Collection Laws

HI Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act governs debt collection in Hawaii in addition to the federal FDCPA. To file a complaint: Office of Consumer Protection.

Key Hawaii Protections:

  • Very low graduated wage garnishment formula
  • Strong debtor protections
Income exempt from garnishment in Hawaii: Social Security, Unemployment, Workers' comp, Pension

Key Tips

Many debt buyers lack original documentation — validation letters kill these accounts
Never acknowledge the debt verbally — 'I know I owe that' can restart the SOL
If debt is past your state's SOL, note this in your response even if they validate

Frequently Asked Questions — Hawaii

Can Radius Global Solutions garnish my wages in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, wage garnishment is capped at 5% of first $100 + 10% of next $100 + 20% of remainder. The following income is protected: Social Security, Unemployment, Workers' comp, Pension. Radius Global Solutions must first obtain a court judgment through proper legal process before any garnishment order can be issued.

What is the statute of limitations on auto loan debt in Hawaii?

The SOL for auto loan debt in Hawaii is 6 years. Once expired, Radius Global Solutions cannot win a court judgment even if the debt is real. You must raise the SOL as an affirmative defense in your Answer if sued — never ignore a lawsuit.

What law governs Radius Global Solutions's collection activity in Hawaii?

HI Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act applies in Hawaii alongside the federal FDCPA. Complaints can be filed with Office of Consumer Protection. Very low graduated wage garnishment formula

How do I dispute auto loan debt with Radius Global Solutions?

Send a certified validation letter within 30 days of first contact. Demand the original creditor name and full chain of assignment. Radius Global Solutions must stop all collection activity until they validate. If they fail to validate, file complaints with the CFPB and Office of Consumer Protection.

Related Resources

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