Received the same phone call from the "special agent" Anthony Williams. He changed the number to 18004 723 9741. I already reported it to
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/esor/spring/main?execution=e1s1

I got the wonderful call today.  I was like what in the world are you talking about.  I use online sites all the time, never have had a problem.  He told me it was against the law but I have a clean record and he would let it go for $800 with all of the details everyone has mentioned above.  I told him to kiss my bleep bleep bleep bleep.  I wonder how many times he is going to call back

"DEA Special Agent Steven Franco," badge #N2259, called today and told me the DEA was in the process of preparing a search warrant for my home because I was involved in an international smuggling ring (WTF?). He said that because I had a "clean record," he would check to see if the "federal prosecutor would agree to drop the charges" in exchange for paying a fine (not to him or the U.S. Government, but to the "front line" investigators in the Dominican Republic's organized crime unit). Oh, and I also had to promise him that I would never "take part in international smuggling ever again."

At this point, the conversation was so ridiculous (especially trying to understand his thick, garbled Latin American accent), that I lost interest in seeing how far he could take it, and I hung up.

My caller ID shows a total of three calls from the same number (206-497-9427), which is listed to Steven Franco in Washington State. I think a call to the FBI is in order.

On second thought, perhaps I should call him back and tell him that he just won the Nigerian lottery, and that he needs to send me the $1,000 "processing fee" in order to claim his prize.  ;)

It was a different number but I am reporting it Monday to the police.   He scared me to death.  713-965-7235   I will change my number   I will report him to bank and FBI too

This guy is still operating. Called me today and yesterday - claimed to be Agent Blake-different number, but. Same DC area code. Scared me___less!

Today I received a call (message on my home voicemail)  from Lt Lynn Taylor 323-378-3076 ext 1824, same story as all the others....search warrant for my home and arrest warrant for me etc.
I called the 877-792-2873 number at DEA and reported her.
I sure hope they stop these criminals soon. They need to be put in prison for a long time.

DEA Extortion scam
Report Extortion Scam: 1-877-792-2873
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm

Just happened to me. I thought I was going to pass out. Then when he got to the part where if I sent money within the next 1/2 hour then I wouldn't be "arrested" then I knew it was a fake. But it still got me so upset. He is now going by "Carl Colder" special agent DEA. His phone number was 202-239-6147 and he kept calling and calling and calling. I had to turn my phone ringer off. He did indeed sound legit. He gave me a "case number" that they had against me that consisted of many "federal crimes". What a scam.

I received the call on 10/28/13.  His name was special agent Peter Morgan.  His phone number is 202-769-5323 ext. 1147
I did not send any money but it basically scared the bejesus out of me.  I sat right down at my computer and searched DEA Scams.  It was word for word like most of the other calls.

From ABC:

Prescription Drug Scam Uses DEA Agents' Identities To Terrify Victims into Paying Up

The websites seem so simple, so inviting -- buy prescription diet pills or sleep-aids without a prescription. But it could be a trap.

A few clicks on certain websites can lead to phone calls that sound like this: "This is officer James Kashin. If you and your wife don't call me back you are going to jail."

Or this: "This is special agent David Brown. We are going to bring you in, in custody, with criminal charges for medication from overseas."

It's all part of an elaborate scam, including the alleged law enforcement phone calls.

According to DEA officials, criminal scam artists first sell prescription drugs online through websites they sometimes operate. After customers input their personal information and make a purchase, the criminals can use the information to blackmail and extort them.

Scammers pose as federal drug enforcement agents, even use actual agents' names, when they make threatening phone calls to thoroughly scare their marks, but then the fake agents offer their victims a lifeline. The caller tells his victims that they have a choice -- either they pay up by a certain deadline and their names will be cleared, or they will be charged as suspects in a criminal investigation and face jail time.

"Basically he wanted me to pay $1,500," said Kesha Howell, a victim of the scam.

"He's got you in such a panic state that by the time he offers you the money, I mean really, that's a no-brainer. Just tell me how much and if I can afford to do it, I'm in," said Darren Dutil, another victim.

Victims of this scam say the phone calls sound authentic and are genuinely terrifying because the person on the other end has all of their personal information.

"He was very calm, cool, but very intimidating. He knew things about me. He had legit information on me and that's what was so scary," Howell said.

"I was ready to call my wife and kids and say, 'hey look, see you all later. I'm obviously going to be gone for a while,'" Dutil said.

Another victim, who didn't want his name revealed, said he got a call from the scammers and fake DEA agents actually showed up at his house in suburban Fort Worth, Texas.

"They pulled up in a black SUV, right there at the driveway. Two white males got outside, stood beside the truck, and a slender 5-10, 5-11 black male came toward me with black wavy hair," he said.

In the end, he said he didn't fall for the scam, but he admitted he came close.

But Carolyn Sirek, a legal secretary from Joshua, Texas, fell into the trap and accepted the buyout option after receiving the scamming calls. According to her husband Dan Sirek, Carolyn went into a local Wal-Mart and wired the scammers the money through Western Union.

"It depleted our savings account, let's put it that way," Dan Sirek said.

Very often, after one payment, the scammers come back for more. Carolyn Sirek was apparently so upset and scared about what happened that she shot and killed herself in her backyard. Her husband said he found her with a bullet hole in her chest.

Thousands of victims, many of whom have paid the scammers, have called the DEA hotline for help. Officials believe several of these people have shelled out thousands of dollars in the extortion and that the operation is being run out of the Dominican Republic.

The DEA has indicted 11 Dominican men, but as of yet, those men have not been arrested. Agents told ABC News they are working with the Dominican government to have the suspects extradited to the United States, and are investigating other groups operating similar scams.

The DEA advises that anyone who gets a threatening phone call to hang up and report it and also warns Americans to be very, very wary of online pharmacies.

"I think that's one of the takeaways for people to understand, that buying over the Internet for controlled substances is highly suspicious, and they should be very cautious about trying to do that," said DEA agent Gary Boggs.

If the 11 men who have been indicted are charged, they face 20 years in prison. Dan Sirek, who lost his wife, thinks they should get the death penalty.

"Our relationship is probably something that only comes along once in a lifetime, and I hope they move fast and get these people so nobody else gets hurt," he said.

I checked the carrier information on the phone numbers.  They're all VOIP (internet) calls using YMAX also known as MagicJack. The DEA doesn't use MagicJack. They have, um, reliable landlines and cells.  But international scammers do use MagicJack. Why?

The guy gets US numbers and a MagicJack and can call for free from anywhere in the world.  So he works his scam in the safety of the Dominican Republic, calling on his MagicJack, pretending he's in the US. That's why the sound is often kind of crappy or weird.

International Scammers using MagicJack or other VOIP

Let me Google that for you:

http://bit.ly/19olnQE

Similar story as everyone else...Detective Matt Barnes returns!!  I called him back and he told me about an arrest warrant for me due to ordering pharmaceuticals online years ago.  "Aparently" they are conducting an investigation!!  OH MY!! I hung up  on him after only a few minutes...went online to research and found this info.  Very helpful.  After reading everyone's story I called Det. Matt Barnes back to 'mess' with him, but there was no answer, I just got a recording for Det. John Sullivan and to leave a docket number (LOL) and a message.  I told them "I was very worried and wanted to do whatever I could to clear my name and to call me back so I can send them money!!"  I am sure they won't be calling me back.  The number Matt Barnes called me from was 424-245-6190.

I received a call today from a "Thomas Harrington" (9/26/13). He accused me of buying on-line meds and told me that the man who owned the pharmacy company had been arrested. He then proceeded to tell me that my purchase and others like it had allowed this man to smuggle illegal drugs into the country and that I had a warrant out for my arrest. When I told him that I had never purchased drugs on-line he became angry and started yelling at me. Well, I had had a bad day and yelled right back in a very colorful way. I demanded to know his badge number and to know what credit card I had supposedly used. He immediately hung up on me. First big clue? - this man had an EXTREMELY heavy Hispanic accent - and he was named Thomas Harrington? Give me a break! Reported it to the REAL DEA hotline!

They called me from 562 606 1212 which is Long Beach Ca.

They are still at it.  I got a call from "Thomas Harrigon" today sept. 11, 2013!  I can't believe they haven't caught this jerk.  I went to the DEA in my city and reported this idiot.

I just got this call yesterday from special agent Anthony Williams 212-203-0057.  He had left a message stating he was with the DEA and had confiscated a package addressed to me. I was in the process of calling the number back when he called me back.  He told me it was phentermine, which I had purchased over the internet before years ago, but he stated it was a 6 yr investigation and they had the pharmacist in custody, so I was scared.  He said it was a felony and they had a warrant for my arrest and a search warrant for my property, if I did not cooperate they would tell them to execute the warrants.  I said I didn't want that so he transferred me to a Lt. Taylor Harris who proceeded to tell me all the same stuff and ask questions like, "Did a doctor come to your home and examine you?", "Why did you choose to purchase over the internet?", "Did I have a prescription?', etc.  She proceeded to tell me she negotiated with the Dominican Republic a way to keep the felony off my record, pay a fine of $7,900.  I would need to stay on the phone with her while I got the cash, and she would tell me an address of a federal agency to take it to in my area.  Of course, by this time I was really scared and knew the only way I could that kind of money was ask my husband and he listened on speaker and said, the only way he was sending anyone any money was with some kind of documentation.  Then she said since you are not cooperating I'll tell them to execute the warrants and hung up.  I called back and the same "secretary" answered and directed me back and again she hung up.  My husband contacted a police friend of his and he contacted the DEA in the area code area and referred us to the DEA extortion site.  Thank goodness my husband did not allow this to continue....but it did seem very real.

Call the DEA.they have a special # for this.(877) 792-2873.  I had a similar experience and was terrified. Thankfully, I found it was a scam before my heart gave out.

Many of the messages posted to this site are validation of what just happened to me.  I am smarter than this and I almost fell for too....almost.  I started asking the 'DEA' questions, because it sounded a little off...but this guy certainly used 'convincing' language.  Claimed to be DEA Agent Steven Costello.  I researched the number on line: 804.859.7505; this number is owned by 'Magic jack'.  He told me to Western Union money (1750 USD) to the name Maykel Enancios or I would be arrested and tried in Federal Court. When I asked for proof of my 'crime'; he told me he was going to mail the deposition to my address.  I would sign the back three pages of this deposition to alleviate the 'crime' I've committed.

I don't know how these guys got my phone number.  But it shook me up pretty bad.  I actually made the call to Western Union and the service person told me she was unable to transfer the money and I had to make the transaction in person. Thank God, western union did this.....I wasn't near the internet and I was too shaken up to listen to reason (the voice in my head that told me this was fishy).  This guy told me that I couldn't get away from the proof that I had purchased and illegal prescription because he had my internet tapped (also a federal crime). I pleaded that I didn't do anything wrong and that I had no idea what he was talking about.  He had me in tears.  I told my sisters what had happened. And they told me to report it.  I am doing that right now.

Don't be suckered in.  I almost was -- almost.  I think I am going to change my number. Even more, I am going to report all of this to the bank and the credit bureau.

I am sharing this post because I don't want anyone else to be a victim and have to go through this.....even though I have this awful sense of shame because I let someone make me feel this way.  I am smarter than this dammit!

I am still shaken up.  But I am mad as hell that this someone did this!

TODAY I RECEIVED A CALL FROM A DEA AGENT THREATENING A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST AND SEARCH OF MY HOME AND BUSINESS. ALSO EXTRADITION TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR A STAY OF 5 YEARS. THE CALLER CLAIMED TO BE THE GENERAL ATTORNEY ASSISTANT AND HAD SEIZED A PACKAGE THAT I SUPPOSEDLY ORDER. SAID THAT HE HAD THE RECORDING OF MY ORDERING HYDROCODONE. TO STOP THIS I WAS TO IMMEDIATELY WIRED 4000.00 TO THE DOMINICAN AND THAT LARRY NELSON (GENERAL ATTORNEY) WOULD STOP THE WARRANT AND THE EXTRADITION. HE WAS EXTREMELY RUDE AND DEGRADING. I AM A GRANDMA TO 4 BEAUTIFUL BABIES AND AM HORRIFIED THAT SOMEONE CAN DO THIS. I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN WHOEVER TO PUT A STOP TO THIS AND HAVE THESE PEOPLE REMOVED FROM OUR SOCIETY.  DAVID IS THE MAN WHO CALLED ME AND HIS NUMBER IS 312-788-1206 ALSO CARL AND HIS NUMBER IS 309-518-5294. BE AWARE

A man called me this morning stating he was a DEA agent.  He said his name was Lt. David Wallace.  He claimed that packages of drugs ordered from overseas had been intercepted and my name and address was on one of them.  He also said that they were ordered from my computer and he had proof of that stating he had my IP address.  He stated that a warrant had been issued for my arrest.  Before he could get any further my husband picked up on the other line because he heard distress in my voice.  I knew that   this could be a stolen identity type of thing.  His tone changed somewhat once my husband started talking to him.  He (scammer) advised that perhaps we should call an attorney.  My husband ask for his phone number and this is what he was given: (202) 239-8365, extension 2225.  Of course, when you call it back you get voicemail.  After speaking with an attorney and doing online research I found this site and after reading the most recent posts about this scam I became furious.  We have since reported him to the DEA because it is a felony to pose as a federal official.  
I hope they catch this S.O.B.

I believe that I just got scammed buy someone claiming to be mike turner

Same thing just happened to me.  Said I needed to get a lawyer to defend myself against an 11 year investigation into online pharmacy purchases using my credit card...of which I've never done.  I could hardly understand a word he was saying so I asked him to speak up so I could hear him and he asked me why "I" was raising my voice.  He went on to read me a whole bunch of stuff about online pharmacies and how they were illegal.  After he was done reading his story, I asked him to hold on while I got a pen and paper so I could write down the information.  Asked him his name and phone number and wouldn't give it.  I laid into him at that point and got him so aggravated the HE started screaming at me and said he was sending over Federal agents to arrest me.  I told him to send them over right away and I'd have coffee and donuts waiting for them.  He hung up.  I immediately called my local police station to report the scam call and reported it to the real DEA agency scam department.  I hope he calls again, I've thought of some really good one liners to throw at him.

This just happened to me! the guy called and said that he was DEA LT. David Wallace and that the US Customs got a package from Dominican Republic and it has illegal substances in it. He said i had a warrant out for my arrest and to search my house. He even gave me a case number, warrant number and his badge. He even has an office set up and when you call someone answers and transfers you to him. He proceeded to tell me i could pay a fine of $1783 and that would make the warrant inactive and make my record a clean slate! I called the actual DEA office and filed the report they asked for his number and hopefully we are going to file charges ! The number he called me from was 202-239-8365.

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.

Report Extortion Scam: 1-877-792-2873

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm

i just received a call from a man pretending to be D EA agent with the same story . so i turned it around on his a** an started asking him questions his name & address he got mad said the police were on there way, so when i told his dumb a** that they had actually tried this s*** before and i reported his number after i hung up on him the first time. he started cussing,i cant believe the sheer nerve of these people an then to try it again, i really hope they catch these pathetic excuse for a lowlife punks.
The Number he called from (516) 203-4695...... he said his name was Thomas Harrigan which im sure was a lie

I rec'ed a call yesterday from 516-201-4695 and was told that it was Special Agent Greg Martinez of the DEA and I must call him back at that number x231.  I did not after all of these warnings.  Thanks to all.

I got a voicemail yesterday from Spec Agen Greg Martinez also.  I had to listen 3 times as well.  Very much a scam.  I never called back.

Received a call from a 443 area code in Maryland claiming to be a DEA agent .. That I would be brought up on charges for an Internet drug purchase from years ago.. They had raided an operation and found my name and address on a package.  Said he was Special Agent Cavel and referred me to his "understanding" superior if I preferred to settle this without a lawyer. That number was a 804 area code for Secial Agent Deputy in charge Matthew Barnes..who did not answer a DEA recording with no extensions available to leave a message? Just the main DEA number...?.. I don't think so. Left me rattled beyond belief until I researched this on the Internet.

This happened to me on Friday, June 7th.  I was contacted by agent Robert Serrano from number (415) 508-3629.  I was told the same thing, i.e. they had a warrant out for my arrest for prescription medication that i had allegedly purchased 7 years ago.  I told him I do not remember EVER doing that.  He then had me speak with his "Lieutenant" James Costello, who then told me he spoke to the district attorney and since I am not considered a "malicious offender" I could just pay a fine of $800 via Western Union to agent Dave Rodriguez VIvas in Santiago, Dominican Republic.  I asked him why I was not arrested as I have been out of the country on at least 3 separate occasions in the past seven years and he was hard pressed for an answer.  I also asked him to send me a copy of the warrant, but he said it was confidential and he could not do that.  Well, if my name is on it, why can't I see it?  This is a total scam.  I feel truly sorry for anyone who has to deal with these scumbags.  I have reported them to the DEA extorion hotline at 1-877-792-2873.  I have not been able to speak with a real DEA agent.  Hopefully someone will think to ask these jokers for a badge number.  Good luck to all!

Received a scam call from 213-787-3884 the person calling had such bad diction that I think he stated his name was "Castaneda" from the DEA said he needed to talk and call him back or an arrest warrant would be issued.I like to play along and then pull out the rug right up until they think they have scored.