Someone called and claimed to be DEA, and said my name came up on a drug investigation. ....This is the second call I received from them. When I called back on my cell phone, the person answered said special agent for Drug Enforcement Agency. I know this a scam, please do not let this continue.
My girlfriend just got scammed out of $2,000.
Called the police department, they're not equipped with the man power or resources to catch this Fraudster.
Found a link to the DEA's website to report this scam. Let's put an end to this guy as quick as possible before he gets other victims. Please take 5-10 minutes to report this Fraud to the proper authorities.
Click on the Extortion Scam online Reporting link below. Let's get this guy while we still can.
DEA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by DEA Special Agent Impersonators
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme.
Extortion Scam Criminal
The criminals call the victims (who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the internet or by telephone) and identify themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials from other agencies. The impersonators inform their victims that purchasing drugs over the internet or by telephone is illegal, and that enforcement action will be taken against them unless they pay a fine. In most cases, the impersonators instruct their victims to pay the "fine" via wire transfer to a designated location, usually overseas. If victims refuse to send money, the impersonators often threaten to arrest them or search their property. Some victims who purchased their drugs using a credit card also reported fraudulent use of their credit cards.
Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law. The public should be aware that no DEA agent will ever contact members of the public by telephone to demand money or any other form of payment.
The DEA reminds the public to use caution when purchasing controlled substance pharmaceuticals by telephone or through the Internet. It is illegal to purchase controlled substance pharmaceuticals online or by telephone unless very stringent requirements are met. And, all pharmacies that dispense controlled substance pharmaceuticals by means of the internet must be registered with DEA. By ordering any pharmaceutical medications online or by telephone from unknown entities, members of the public risk receiving unsafe, counterfeit, and/or ineffective drugs from criminals who operate outside the law. In addition, personal and financial information could be compromised.
Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be a DEA special agent or other law enforcement official seeking money should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form below. Please include all fields, including, most importantly, a call back number so that a DEA investigator can contact you for additional information. Online reporting will greatly assist DEA in investigating and stopping this criminal activity.
Very same thing for me. DEA Agent Gregory Wilcox said my name came up in an ongoing investigation. I'm PISSED. How can they impersonate? They keep hanging up on me now. I asked for their address...he told me it's up the street, take a left and up your [***]. Yeah...real professional...DEA.