Flypilot,
You need to check into your state laws to see what's acceptable as far as process server laws
Go here:
United States Rules of Civil Procedure, Process Serving Laws ? ServeNow.com
It actually is possible to have a lien and/or judgment against you without being served. I've seen it happen......legally and illegally. So be sure to check that link and see what rules they have to follow for your state.
If you can find out who it is.....see if you can work out something outside of court. Hopefully you can make payment arrangements if you do owe the debt and it's within SOL. Otherwise court costs can make the debt as much as double.