I owe for a past due utility bill from XX/XX/XXXX. I received a notice XX/XX/XXXX that I owe {$90.00}. I responded back XX/XX/XXXX disputing amount, I needed proof. ( I currently have the same company providing my electric service ) XX/XX/XXXX I received proof of the outstanding balance. I called the utility company several times over a XXXX week period, finally received confirmation that the balance exists. XXXX I called and spoke to XXXX XXXX because his company has already added this as a collection to my credit report. I want to pay the past due amount in full and want the negative collection removed from my credit report like other collection companies do according to the FairCredit Reporting Act. I did not have enough time to validate the debt owed.