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How much did you pay them? Can you contact them and get their EIN or ssn? You can still deduct the payments even if you don't issue the 1099Misc. If they were another business you don't need to give them a 1099Misc.
You have learned a hard lesson ... BEFORE they start working for you REQUIRE them to complete a W-9 ... if they balk or outright refuse then don't hire them period. If they are not on the up & up you don't need them.
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