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Maryland/Credit Corp Solutions/Phone & Telecom Debt/How-To Guides/How to Verify a Debt Under the FDCPA
5 Steps · Maryland Law

How to Verify a Debt Under the FDCPA

For Maryland residents dealing with Credit Corp Solutions on phone & telecom debt

Use FDCPA § 1692g to demand debt validation within 30 days. Force collectors to prove their claims. This guide applies the steps specifically to Maryland's laws and Credit Corp Solutions's documented collection practices for phone & telecom debt accounts. In Maryland, the statute of limitations on phone & telecom debt is 3 years and wage garnishment is limited to 25% of disposable earnings or $145/month (lesser).

3 years

Maryland Statute of Limitations

$500

Average Phone & Telecom Debt

25% of disposable earnings o

Garnishment Limit

Known Credit Corp Solutions Violations

Credit Corp Solutions has a documented record of FDCPA violations. If any of these occur during your Maryland collection dispute, document them and file immediately.

  • Purchasing and collecting on debts beyond SOL
  • Inflating balances with unauthorized interest
  • Failing to provide complete debt validation

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

Steps customized for Maryland law, phone & telecom debt rules, and Credit Corp 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.

Phone & Telecom Debt Dispute Strategies in Maryland

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 Credit Corp Solutions Specifically

  • Credit Corp is an Australian company operating in the US — verify they're licensed in your state
  • Demand the complete chain of assignment from original creditor
  • Check your state's debt buyer licensing requirements

Maryland Debt Collection Laws

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

Key Maryland Protections:

  • Short 3-year SOL for all debt types
  • Collectors must be licensed in Maryland
Income exempt from garnishment in Maryland: Social Security, Unemployment, Workers' comp, Pension, Disability

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 — Maryland

Can Credit Corp Solutions garnish my wages in Maryland?

In Maryland, wage garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings or $145/month (lesser). The following income is protected: Social Security, Unemployment, Workers' comp, Pension, Disability. Credit Corp 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 Maryland?

The SOL for phone & telecom debt in Maryland is 3 years. Once expired, Credit Corp 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 Credit Corp Solutions's collection activity in Maryland?

Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act applies in Maryland alongside the federal FDCPA. Complaints can be filed with AG Consumer Protection. Short 3-year SOL for all debt types

How do I dispute phone & telecom debt with Credit Corp Solutions?

Send a certified validation letter within 30 days of first contact. Demand the original creditor name and full chain of assignment. Credit Corp 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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