I had an account for internet services with XXXX, now XXXX that was opened in XX/XX/XXXX. When I attempted to pay my bill online, their site was unable to locate my account because someone had transposed my last name when my account was opened. 

I called into customer service and they were unable to correct the issue or locate my account. My account was suspended due to late payment, the amount due at this time was around {$90.00}. Because of the poor customer service, I elected to not have my accounted reinstated and returned the equipment. I did not receive a final bill from them attempting to collect the total amount due on my account or stating the total amount due. 

In XXXX of this year, I received a collection notice from AFNI , Inc, for the amount of {$300.00} for this account. There was no explanation as to the final charges. I was able to settle the account by paying {$180.00} ( estimated ), but the account now is being listed as 'settled for less that the amount due ' on my credit report. I was not advised this is how it would be reported when I was offered the settlement amount when paying the collection with AFNI. 

This collection is now being listed on my credit report, even though I 've paid this off, and will continue to be listed until XX/XX/XXXX. I do not believe this has been a fair process in the handling of collecting on this account by either XXXX or AFNI. XXXX because they erroneously recorded my account in the first place, and AFNI because they did not inform me the payment would be listed as a settlement in reporting to the credit bureaus.