You can go ahead and pay. I would only recommend paying certified check. The bank will type type the info in for you, and can even put a small paragraph as the memo. In any case...however you pay, make sure it's a money order, check, certified check, and you put the account number, and put paid in full.
I would also suggest typig a letter, and list all the checks, acct#'s...etc. Something like...regarding our phone covnersation on 01/08/2005, I am sending in 3 checks...one for bla bla..
this will bring all my accounts to a zero balance and will be reported to the credit bureau as paid.
Send that letter plus your checks, signature apon arrival (certified mail). This will at least prove that you have paid.
Seem like the money gram system isn't working for most.
I'll be taking my afternoons off if this does appear on Court TV..haha.