<prompt> Human: I have a debt with a hospital after an emergency room visit that I was unable to pay and I get calls from 3-4 different people. How do I know who actually owns the debt? I dont want to give the meager savings I have to a scam. I want to pay it back as fast as I can obviously but I am so scared of giving away what little money I have.  <response>: Ask for written proof of the debt. They have to provide that to you. 