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If you settle for less without any other agreement, the debt collector can still report a collection after you settle, and include the statement that it was settled for less.
If the debt collector has not yet reported their collection, what is more important to you... saving money by settling for less, or avoiding a collection?
You might consider a pay for not reporting offer at or near the full amount, thus avoiding their reporting of a collection and a paid for less comment.