Hi All, Been reading this board non stop for about a week. I have 10 PDL's, 7 illegal and 3 legal in my state (Alaska). I have closed my account and sent the letters to the illegals and call the legals to wortk out an EPP. Cash Call sent a letter of validation right away. I owe $750 on the principal, and of course, their payoff number is over $2800. TWO QUESTIONS: 1) Is the Validation letter the same as a collection letter, and thus must be challenged within 30 days? 2) Should I actually call them in hopes they will settle on the principal only?