Hey FTC! Ever think to make "marketing companies" do a background check on their potential clients? Or maybe shutting THEM down? They seem to provide robo-dialing services to a LOT of "companies", none of which seem to be legitimate. I haven't answered my phone in a dog's age because most of the callers are complete strangers to me! They even spoof legitimate numbers! I just wait for my answering machine to pick up. If a friend/family member speaks up I answer. Otherwise, F*#% OFF!
Has called me twice now, 7:30 AM CST . Left no message, and when I answered second time, he hung up. Traced to Miami FLA. This is characteristic of a series of calls I got from a robo-dialer with a political msg last year. I am on the do not call list.
Claims to be "Jay Myers" (sp?) from "Global Meds" or "House Pharmacy" or "All American Med" warehouse. He also calls from 305-290-3691. He defrauds you out of your money. He also gives your name and address to another criminal who calls claiming to be special agent Jay Bergman (sp?) calling from DEA conducting a ongoing criminal investigation re illegal medications from overseas. Later DEA guy calls saying he has warrant for your arrest. DEA guy also calls from 804-859-4184 and 281-674-3499. They are criminals trying to scam you. Tell the DEA caller you have been instructed by your local police to record his call. He will never call back.
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.
I received a call from that number also but never did answer it.. i figured it was some kind of scam or something because i do not know anyone in Miami ... I believe what you are saying but on the other hand i have never ordered or bought any kind of drugs on my phone..so i guess they just picked my number from the phone book.. i do get recordings from walmart that my perscription is ready.. but never have ordered any thing online or on the phone... thank you for your info.