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

He's Back
04/09/2014 - Just received the same call from Special DEA Agent Anthony D. Williams - indicated the same threats as mentioned with all of the other postings. Special agent, investigating illegal pharmaceutical purchases made on-line, there's a warrant for my arrest, going to prison for 3 years, US Marshal going to knock on my door in 5 minutes, blaa, blaa, blaa. Call DEA Washington division - indicated they don't make calls over the phone like this - it is a scam - and forward my call to the LA DEA division, who has the real Anthony Williams. Gave them the info - they are going after this nut case.

I have to admit - this caller is very convincing - red flag popped up when he said; I don't want to destroy your life, if you pay a fine of $2,500, he would clear my name - RED FLAG.
Caller: 866 - 978 - 6581
Call Type: Prank Call

Latest character is agent "Delgado", heavy Spanish accent who claims to be from the DEA.  Number given was 571-207-4892.  My advice would be to get as much info as you can from this individual and do not volunteer any back.  Threaten him and his family with the immigration department, the FBI and DEA.  Also post this number all over the web so other people do not fall for this scam.

SCAM anthony williams new number scam BAG!!!!
571-207-4892

Special Agent Pena and Special Agent Anthony Williams contacted me and told me he had a warrant for my arrest and U.S. Marshals would be knocking on my door within minutes.  He said I was part of a 10 year investigation into the pharmaceutical industry and he had proof I had bought Viagra online in 2006.  He said I would be extradited to the Dominican Republic if I did not send him $3,800.00 via western union within the hour.  

I CALLED THE FBI AND DEA.  I WAS TOLD THIS IS A SCAM!! THIS SCUM BAG NEEDS TO GET A REAL JOB, INSTEAD OF TRYING TO HUSSLE HARD WORKING AMERICANS OUT OF $$. I HOPE THE REAL DEA AND/OR THE REAL SPECIAL AGENT PENA / SPECIAL AGENT ANTHONY WILLIAMS  GETS THEIR HANDS ON THIS CLOWN.    

This is not your run-of-the-mill scam. These guys had a fake DEA switchboard with extensions for agents in the field.  They had done their homework.  They raddled off USC statutes they say I violated.  They threatened  to ruin my career and my family.  At one point when I said I was going to ask my wife something they told me that she would be indicted for conspiracy if I mentioned anything to her about the supposed "on going" investigation.

OFFICER PENA HAS A NEW NUMBER - 559-838-0300

I just recceived call from the 559-838-0300 number as above.  Only he now has a new name with the DEA - identifying himself as OFFICER PENA DEA BADGE 98712.  I am assuming this is the same bull s**t as the rest of you folks are receiving.  Just wanted to add the new name and badge number he claims to represent.

PLEASE THIS IS A SCAM  -  I SO HOPE YOU LOOK BEFORE YOU HAVE A HEART ATTACK OR PAY THIS PIECE OF S**T ANY MONEY.

Funny, I got a call from an Anthony Williams from that number as well.  Thanks for the 877 number I will follow through as well!

Got a call from M.D 410-609-6964, the scumbag said he was special agent Anthony Williams from the DEA , I told him he was being investigated and he hung up on me. report these crank callers to DEA @ 1-877-792-2873.  also a call to your local FBI or State Police would be appropriate as these calls certainly rise to the level of terroristic threats.
Caller: "Special Agent Anthony Williams"

report these crank callers to DEA @ 1-877-792-2873.  also a call to your local FBI or State Police would be appropriate as these calls certainly rise to the level of terroristic threats.

my wife got a call this morning from "FDA Special Agent Anthony Williams"  threatened her with arrest and spending night in jail.  heavy foreign accent.  when I got on phone, he hung up.  I called back and lit into him and he hung up again.  big scam.  notify DEA and also your state attorney general's office.  my wife has literally been sick all day over this.  i'd like to meet these scum bags with a few of my friends (smith, wesson, colt, baretta, and magnum to name a few).........

Just received a call from an Officer Pena from DEA threating me with jail time for ordering illegal drugs over the internet.  When I started questioning him he got an angry tone so, I told him I was going to report it and let the chips fall where they may and hung up.