got a call from this number from other tenant Miller send that I had to pay $1000 fine why would be arrested for buying meds online want me to watch transfer the money to a place in Santo Domingo
I was told by detective Anthony Williams from Va, USA, 571-207-4893 that I was going to be arrested for buying drug without percription thru a pharmacy that sells illegally. But since I didnot have a history of arrest that he would talk to his spervisor about keeping it off my record. He called back and said if I paid over $1000.00 to a angelenia green in the Dominican??????? I call his supervisor to checkout it was a 202-239-8296 in DC.
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.
I just got the same phone call and they told me that my thirteen year old daughter would be going to jail with a huge fine. Thank god I called the postal agency website right away and found out it was a scam. NEVER pay these people money and report it to your local police.
Yes...same here. My DEA guy called from 202-239-8296 I was told the D.A number was 571-207-4893 lol Very convincing these guys. Wanted me to western $3300.00 to Dominican Rebublic to Rafael Rosario.