...So I get the paper in the mail, they keep calling, I tell them to quit calling that I have 30 days to request validation and I intend to do so. My 30 days dont past for another week or so and I got a settlement letter in the mail. Hmm....dont understand whats going on...dv in the mail tomorrow.
Yes, send the request for validation tomorrow. Be sure to include a cease and desist calling proviso within the request as well (unless it's a large debt within the SOL). They can continue collection activity until you reduce your request to writing.
