I have just started getting the calls, but since I don't know anyone in Williamsport MD I don't answer. After reading all the posts on here and other sites, I went to the Maryland license Dept and found nothing for CSS, but found out that there are some places you can write to complain. If they have a license it could be pulled, especially if they are calling at weird hours, making threats, or breaking any of the truth in lending laws.
Read Below: This is for The State For Maryland Where They Are Calling From
STATE COLLECTION AGENCY LICENSING BOARD
The State Collection Agency Licensing Board began as the Collection Agency Licensing Board under the Commissioner of Consumer Credit in 1977 (Chapter 319, Acts of 1977). The Board adopted its present name in 1992, and was placed under the Commissioner of Financial Regulation in 1996 (Chapter 4, Acts of 1992).
The Board regulates debt collection agencies. It issues, suspends, and revokes licenses; reprimands licensees; and receives and investigates written complaints from consumers. It may hold a hearing on allegations of violations of the Consumer Debt Collection Act by a debt collection agency. The Board also mediates disputes between consumers and debt collection agencies and may subpoena witnesses for attendance and testimony. In the mediation process, it may recommend monetary compensation to the consumer.
Five members comprise the Board. They are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. Chaired by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, the Board serves without compensation. Authorization for the Board continues until July 1, 2012 (Code Business Regulation Article, secs. 7-201 through 7-206).
STATE COLLECTION AGENCY LICENSING BOARD
Michael J. Jackson, Administrator (410) 230-6017; e-mail:
[email protected]
Chair: Sarah Bloom Raskin, Esq., Commissioner of Financial Regulation (410) 230-6100
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Eileen Brandenberg Farnham; Joanne Grant; Stephen D. Hannan, Esq.; Susan K. Hayes. Terms expire 2010.
ENFORCEMENT & COMPLAINTS
Stephen M. Prozeralik, Director (410) 230-6390
e-mail:
[email protected]