They aren't obligated to report in the first place, but if they do, it has to be accurate. Deleting the entire entry = no information being reported.
I think that if you arrange a PFD and then try to turn the tables on them that you're just playing with fire.....and likely destroying the chance that future credit rebuilders will have the opportunity to PFD, even when they have every intention of doing so.
Fair enough, it was just a thought
And I'm glad you brought it up here before trying it!