I just received the following e-mail form AFNI, my last baddie on EQ. They are finally going away. I have fought and fought with them. They never responded to my DV, but did verify with the CRA's. After calling them out on Texas laws, stating they have to respond within in 30 days, and the fact they are not licensed in Texas, I finally got this response.
"This is in response to your letter to Afni, Inc., regarding the above referenced matter. It is Afni’s desire to work with consumers to assist them in resolving the questions and concerns that they may have about their accounts. In that regard, Afni, Inc. has agreed to cease collections efforts on the underlying account and close our file. This does not indicate that the account was not due and owing, simply that Afni is ceasing collections on the same. Afni has requested that information pertaining to the underlying account by removed by the credit reporting agencies. You will receive written notice of that request by US mail, but should be advised that the credit reporting agencies may take up to 60 days to reflect any changes made to your credit report. As Afni is a third party collection agency with respect to this matter, the account will be returned to the original creditor, Dish Network (Echostar), and you are advised to seek further and final resolution of the account from the creditor directly. "
They seem so stubborn.