I got a phone call earlier today from a 'Special Agent' Mike Davis with the DEA wanting to ask me a few questions related to an on-going criminal investigation. First I don't think any DEA agents speak with an obvious Middle Eastern/Indian accent; Secondly, I did have a problem in 2004 with prescription painkillers that I ordered over the Internet so I'm sure that is how they got my number. So I called them & asked for Special Agent Davis-before he could get a word out I told him that if he or any of his dope peddling buddies called me again I would report the entire incident to the head of my town's vice/narcotics unit...he tried to interject but I told him to shut up that I wasn't finished with him...he hung up on me so I went ahead & called my buddy in narcotics & he said that it was definitely a scam preying on people who had ordered meds using on-line pharmacies (he is aware of my past so I felt comfortable talking about it)...so here-I am reporting it
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 the call this morning (01/21/13) saying I needed to call them back immediately. I didnt, I called my local police dept. He said (in broken english) he was a DEA Agent also. after reading the above notes I can not believe this number is still working.
I received a call this afternoon (2/19/13) from a man claiming to be a Lt. with the DEA. I didn't allow him to go any further as I was already aware the DEA will NOT contact you by phone to demand money or payment. The number was 415-251-7129 and the location listed was Ignacio, CA. Don't fall for this!
I fell for it - I got the message and returned the call becasue by coincidence I had been in San Francisco last week and thought perhaps I was a witness or something. Many years ago I had ordered sleep medication online so I felt guilty - After 23 mins of being threatened with , jail for 3 years or house arrest for 90 day tx, I realized I might be scammed i googled DEA scam and saw the alert - told him I was broke and I had to hang up becasue I was on my to turn myself into the local DEA office