I had a message on my answering machine from a man stating that he was Special Agent John Anderson with the DEA. He was asking for Arthur XXXX (who is my brother who is deceased 3 years ago) and said if he did not call this number back right away a warrant would be issued for his arrest. (313-263-4232) It scared me at first. I have not returned the call. First of all they cannot arrest someone who is not even living anymore. I do not believe that they would call a person and then threaten arrest. After looking around online, this seems to be a scam and it has happened to ALOT of other people too.
I had a message on my answering machine from a man stating that he was Special Agent John Anderson with the DEA. He was asking for Arthur XXXX (who is my brother who is deceased 3 years ago) and said if he did not call this number back right away a warrant would be issued for his arrest. (313-263-4232) It scared me at first. I have not returned the call. First of all they cannot arrest someone who is not even living anymore. I do not believe that they would call a person and then threaten arrest. After looking around online, this seems to be a scam and it has happened to ALOT of other people too.
A man claiming to be John Anderson, from the DEA called saying that he was investigating online gambling links to money laundering, and that I was a subject in his investigation. He told me that if I didn't cooperate he was going to issue a warrant for my arrest.
The government doesn't operate in this way. I've worked for a government agency for more than 30 years, and this is not the correct procedure. So I told this crook to send his warrant because I would love to meet him and burry my foot in his face. He's called and left a message, since. Still waiting for the police to stop by. In the mean time I'm journalling hos calls so I can file a report on his sorry, thieving, behind.
I got same call for john Anderson dea, about online pharmacy, knew a lot of info (because they called me to try and get me to order) that sounded real. Was in process of calling attorney when did reverse look up, and saw it was a scam. We called number and it also sounded real, person answered dea.
Same thing happened to me. John Anderson of the DEA called and indicated he was investigating a pharmaceutical company. He indicated that a package had been apprehended by customs border control in my name back in 2007. I indicated I hadn't ordered anything and he said well we have the proof. He said they were gonna do further investigation. I asked how I knew he was really from the DEA and he asked if I wanted him to send an agent out to get me. Unbelievable!!! Called the REAL DEA and found out this is a scam. They said John Anderson would probably call back and say that he could make it go away if I paid a fine. He hasn't so far but its only been two days.
You need to go on the REAL DEA website and report it under Extortion Scam Online Reporting.