Alliance One

I kept getting automated calls to call Alliance One. To make a long story short I finally got a hold of someone (wish I hadn't now :x ) and they told me they are collecting for 3 medical bills from 2001-2002, 2 for about $800 apiece and 1 for $160. I told them I didn't think they were mine. She said, "well they have all your information." SO? Anyway asked for something in writing.

I got to thinking this sounded vaguely familiar. Went through my old paperwork and found letters from them from 2003 collecting on these. I sent validation letter then and the only thing they sent was a "demand bill" on one of the bills with my name, address, name of hospital and charges, but no signature and stamped on the bottom, "this communication is from a debt collector, etc.". I do notice their 800 number has changed. I then sent another validation and C&D letter and heard nothing for 3 years until now. I had asked them in the last letter to provide validation within 30 days or withdrawn the claim in writing, but, as I said, heard nothing.

My questions: I guess they're getting around the C&D by leaving automated messages? Is the original C&D and validation letters still in effect or do I have to send yet another one. I still don't think these bills are mine. I've never heard of the doctor's office they say I owe and they are for heart procedures and I don't have heart problems. Do I have any legal recourse against Alliance One? What is the SOL for medical bills in Ohio? Who do I complain to if this goes on my credit report? This is ridiculous. They obviously could't validate it the first time and now I have to go through all this again. :x I guess they think I'm stupid or something.

Thanks!

Thanks!