I have been making monthly pmts. to a collection agency in TX (Paramount) and my remaining balance is now only approx. $100. I have not requested a settlement and plan on paying the amt. in full.
However, I contacted Paramount and asked if I paid off the bill could they please completely remove the account from the credit reporting agencies - and they refused. They stated they would only notify the agencies as "paid in full" as having it removed would give the appearance the initial debt was not valid or somehow diminish their stature as a collection agency?