I received a call from number 206-497-5936, claiming to be an Agent Jamie Bush of DEA. Completely a SCAM and I reported them to DEA Extortion Office. If they call you, report them, dont fall for their scam!!
also from 206-497-3601. Changed his name by mistake the second time he called. I played his voicemail to the DEA phone number for their records. It is illegal and a federal offense to impersonate a federal agent. I feel bad for those who fall for this. They can be very intimidating. The DEA will never call you for info.
I got a call today from a so called agent Bush from the DEA! He left a voice message to call him back, that its about an OPEN case. I don't understand stand why I'm receiving this call. He did use I full name! This is unreal to me because I have NOTHING to do with drugs nor have I ever. What are they asking for when you speak to them?
ALERT - EXTORTION SCAM - ALERT
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.
The criminals call the victims (who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the lnternet 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 lnternet 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 lnternet 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.
Like several others I recevied a voice mail from Agent Bush with the DEA and have reported the number and name to the DEA. Same scam....ongoing open investigation. I knew the DEA would not call someone so I knew it had to be a scam. Thanks for the DEA fraud hotline number.