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Minnesota/Radius Global Solutions/Phone & Telecom Debt/How-To Guides/How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against a Debt Collector
5 Steps · Minnesota Law

How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against a Debt Collector

For Minnesota residents dealing with Radius Global Solutions on phone & telecom debt

Step-by-step guide to filing FDCPA complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and your state attorney general. This guide applies the steps specifically to Minnesota's laws and Radius Global Solutions's documented collection practices for phone & telecom debt accounts. In Minnesota, the statute of limitations on phone & telecom debt is 6 years and wage garnishment is limited to 25% of disposable earnings.

6 years

Minnesota Statute of Limitations

$500

Average Phone & Telecom Debt

25% of disposable earnings

Garnishment Limit

Known Radius Global Solutions Violations

Radius Global Solutions has a documented record of FDCPA violations. If any of these occur during your Minnesota 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 File an FDCPA Complaint Against a Debt Collector — Step by Step

Steps customized for Minnesota law, phone & telecom debt rules, and Radius Global Solutions's collection patterns.

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 in Minnesota

These strategies apply to phone & telecom debt specifically. Telecom debt from cell phone, internet, and cable bills. The FCC regulates billing practices. Early termination fees and equipment charges are the most common disputes.

  • 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
Relevant laws: FCC Truth-in-Billing, TCPA, FTC Act § 5, FDCPA if in collections

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

Minnesota Debt Collection Laws

Minnesota Collection Agency Act governs debt collection in Minnesota in addition to the federal FDCPA. To file a complaint: AG Consumer Protection.

Key Minnesota Protections:

  • Collectors must be licensed
  • Strong AG enforcement history
Income exempt from garnishment in Minnesota: Social Security, Unemployment, Workers' comp, Pension, Public assistance

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 — Minnesota

Can Radius Global Solutions garnish my wages in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, wage garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings. The following income is protected: Social Security, Unemployment, Workers' comp, Pension, Public assistance. 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 phone & telecom debt in Minnesota?

The SOL for phone & telecom debt in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

Minnesota Collection Agency Act applies in Minnesota alongside the federal FDCPA. Complaints can be filed with AG Consumer Protection. Collectors must be licensed

How do I dispute phone & telecom 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 AG Consumer Protection.

Related Resources

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