First, the problem itself: on the one hand, the act of receiving goods on behalf of others 20 years ago, if not received, would have caused trouble long ago. Why wait until now, so it is unreasonable (but if it is really paid to them in full, then it is slightly inappropriate to give them 2000 yuan); On the other hand, no matter what kind of money, its nature is creditor's rights, and the right to claim creditor's rights is limited by the statute of limitations. Therefore, legally speaking, whether the money was given to them after receiving it or not, the court will not review the matter 20 years ago.

Second, the solution: First, through reflecting to the village and the community, I hope that mediation and negotiation can be carried out in the middle, and it is best to provide evidence such as bills and witnesses at that time; The second is to express the hope to solve it through legal channels and encourage them to go to court to sue, not you; Third, if they keep pestering, they can call the police.