Afni Collections informed me of an outstanding Bell Atlantic bill I owed, accepting half of original amount owed Bloomington Illinois

I received a correspondence for a settlement offer from Afni Inc. regarding a Bell Atlantic account for a disconnected phone number I had years ago. They state the balance due of $730.00 and will accept half, $365.00 to resolve the matter. I positively know I am not in arrears with Verizon for this old phone number.

At the time I had this number, I worked for Verizon, and also have moved several times since, and have had phone service set up by them at another time at my new address. I am sure if I had any outstanding bills they would have let me know about it then. I decided to finally check this Company out on line, and that is when I came across the other fraudulent stories regarding Afni.

I have not yet called their phone number to follow up, but I am very curious as to what their answer may be to me. Any information or guidance you can offer would be helpful. I am hoping this does not appear on my credit report.

Laura
Flushing, New York
U.S.A.