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It shouldnt. It wont help your score either. Paying it will look better on a manual review though.
If they arent willing to PFD I would try to settle for them to report PIF.
What CA is it?
They have you in a tough spot. How long do you have until the SOL is up? Now that you have had contact with them any dealings is almost like a game of chicken.