THIS IS A SCAM!

I had a very intelligent converation with a "Sgt. Lewis Marcus" claiming to be with the DEA last year who proceeded to speak to me (as an attorney).  My client got another call from a Special Agent Anthony B. Williams. When I told him I discovered his scheme and was going to see he was prosecuted he said, "I'm going to kill you and your family." "I know you and you have a son and a daughter." ) Which, coincidently, I don't have.)

He alleges to be from Field Division 97 San Francisco CA.  

It's complete BS! I called the DEA in San Francisco and reported the phone number to the desk duty.  They are aware of it and have referred it to thier HQ. The officer stated if they want you, they are going to come after you with a warrant and arrest you at your house.  (Which, coming from a background incriminal defense is absolutely true!)   Google the phone number and see what happens. The DEA has addressed the scam in a press release advising NOT to provide any information or payment.

It's a brilliant scheme really:  order Rxs online and then they sell the info to these scam artists to scare people out of money.  That being said, it is a crime to buy Rxs online without a face to face with a doctor. So, please, word to the wise, don't buy online scripts.

I received a call in work on my cell from a man claiming to be an Special Agent for the FBI and that I purchased some pills in 2007 over the phone from Florida that were really from the Dominican Republic and  it is against federal laws to purchase drugs from another country so I had a hearing in 10 days in Washington DC. As soon as I told him I had to speak to my lawyer he hung up. I really couldn't talk to see what he had to offer but as soon as I told him I had t speak to a lawyer he hung up I got a call like this 2 years ago and he told me I could pay a fine of $2000 and they would let me go.I figured out it was a SCAM and hung up.

This call yesterday seemed real I called the number back and got an answering machine claiming to be from the FBI problem is I didn't buy any pills in 2007 over the phone and I don't know how they got my name.

Hung up on me.

I received the exact same intimidating treatment from this guy claiming to have the same name--Sgt. Gill Morales, but from another phone number--301-327-7253. Beware everyone! He's well-schooled in interrogation techniques and this is a total scam.

I received a call from a "Special Agent" Joe Morales..who claims to be a FDA Special agent badge number 1203.  This is a scam artist trying to allege that you have committed crimes and want to give you a "Second Chance."    (He indicated that laws in the Dominican Republic had been broken.)  I asked for the desk sergent...and he would not transfer me or give me info.  He would also not tell me what section of what law I was alleged to violate. He did give me the "switchboard." 301 327 7253.  Some woman answers and pretends to be apart of the FDA.  She will not give their location.
Beware and call the REAL FDA Office of Criminal Investigations and report this person and phone number - the Real FDA office of Criminal Investigation is: 1800 521 5783. You can verify by going to the www.fda.gov site.
Read below"  I Cut and Pasted Something that sounds very similar to my experience:
7 Jan 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as FDA special agents and other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scam.

The criminals call the victims -- who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the Internet or via "telepharmacies" -- and identify themselves as FDA special agents or other law enforcement officials.

The criminals inform the victims that purchasing drugs over the Internet or the telephone is illegal, and that law enforcement action will be pursued unless a fine or fee ranging from $100 to $250,000 is paid. Victims often also have fraudulent transactions placed against their credit cards.

The criminals always request the money be sent by wire transfer to a designated location, usually in the Dominican Republic. If victims refuse to send money, they are often threatened with a search of their property, arrest, deportation, physical harm, and or incarceration.

Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be an FDA or other law enforcement official who is seeking money to settle a law enforcement action for the illegal purchase of drugs over the Internet should refuse the demand and call the FDA?s Office of Criminal Investigations Metro Washington Field Office at (800) 521-5783 to report the crime.

FDA special agents and other law enforcement officials are not authorized to impose or collect criminal fines. Only a court can take such action, with fines payable to the U.S. Treasury.

I received a call from Sgt. Louis Marquez number 774-776-6983 from the FDA. Saying I bought illegal drugs over the internet and he has a financial survey for me. Told him to mail it to me. He said he would subpeuna me to court. Said ok. He said fine all see you in court. Now I'm receiving them from Sgt Gill Morales badge 1203, told him I filed charges on him with the agency I am employed with and he told me he would have me stripped of all authority. This guy needs to get a legitmate job.

i found this message that i cut and pasted for everyone from this site posted under phone # 4439825614.  plug in the phone number and check out the thread.  i guarantee these are the same people but new phone number they are calling from.

SCAM INFO POSTED HERE ON 800NOTES UNDER NEWS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN >>>>>

FDA Warn Consumers About Phone Scam to Collect Fake Fines


7 Jan 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as FDA special agents and other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scam.

The criminals call the victims -- who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the Internet or via "telepharmacies" -- and identify themselves as FDA special agents or other law enforcement officials.

The criminals inform the victims that purchasing drugs over the Internet or the telephone is illegal, and that law enforcement action will be pursued unless a fine or fee ranging from $100 to $250,000 is paid. Victims often also have fraudulent transactions placed against their credit cards.

The criminals always request the money be sent by wire transfer to a designated location, usually in the Dominican Republic. If victims refuse to send money, they are often threatened with a search of their property, arrest, deportation, physical harm, and or incarceration.

Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be an FDA or other law enforcement official who is seeking money to settle a law enforcement action for the illegal purchase of drugs over the Internet should refuse the demand and call the FDA?s Office of Criminal Investigations Metro Washington Field Office at (800) 521-5783 to report the crime.

FDA special agents and other law enforcement officials are not authorized to impose or collect criminal fines. Only a court can take such action, with fines payable to the U.S. Treasury.

turn this man in!!! file a report with your local authorities and fbi.  he is out of control and needs to be stopped.  my story is very similar to everyone elses.  he was rude, yelled at me, and threatened me, and constantly harrassed me too.  claims to be an FDA agent and is delusional.  i cant believe someone has the nerve to call all of these people and go to the lengths he has to continue a scam like this. i only worry about the people that it works on.

You have nothing to worry about.  Tell your employer that you are concerned about a phone call you rec'd at your desk and that you are being scammed.   Tell Sgt. Marcus you know he's a con and he will stop bothering you to search for his next victim. Call the FBI, too, I did.

I just got the same phone calls to my home and cellular.  When I spoke with Sgt. Louis Marcus he said that I am in possession of a controlled substance and I will have to go to court next week.  I immediately told him not to call me again and then I hung up on him because A.) I don't do drugs and B.) he had an ugly tone.  He called me several times and left messages for me then for my husband saying that his wife is 'in denial' and I am going to prison and that he is a federal agent working on an international case and if I don't call him, he will reopen the case.  I have to admit, I'm always a little suspicious of 'government authority' and was concerned this might be a case of identity theft or wrongful accusation.  Thank God for the internet and so glad I found this site and these stories!  Now my husband's going to call the good Sgt. and mess with him---where can we send the money, please get her out of trouble, etc., etc.

Beat him to the punch.  Talk to your supervisor and to someone from HR.  Tell them about the call.  Print this thread and show it to them.

rcvd call from sgt lewis marquez from the fda claiming he is calling to inform me that there is a warrant out for my arrest. that i have ordered from online pharmacy which was involved in a illegal drug ring and that i am being watched and that he is willing to help me out to make sure my life isnt ruined. the problem is he is calling my work phone and i would hate for anyone else to pick up this call. he has threatened to speak to my superior as well and inform him of the situation. i kno this is a scam but the very fact that this kind of scam is happening to me at my work place is making me concerned that regardless it may get me fired. any ideas on how to handle this would be greatly appreciated.

i just got the same call from some spanish guy sayin he's sargent luis marcus and that i was gonna be arrested unless i gave him $1200  hahaha and he said i couldnt tell any one about it oh my god what a psyco.. these people will do anything for money how sad.

I JUST RECEIVED A CAL FROM THIS SGT. LUIS MARQUEZ CLAIMING HIS IS WITH THE FDA ABOUT A PURCHASE THAT HAS BEEN CONFISCATED - AND HE IS TO CALLED BACK ASAP.
I HAVE NO OUTSTANDING PACKAGES, AND AFTER THIS GOOGLE SEARCH I HAVE NO PLANS ON RETURNING THIS CALL -  PLEASE BE AWARE - WHAT A SCAM

I also received a call from Sgt. Louis Marquez and he does sound real and convincing. He continues to call me and tell me that I will be going to jail and that he is sending someone to pick me up. He also says he has talked to my local law enforcement and they will be over to pick me up at my workplace. He tried to scam $2100 out of me to get me off of charges he says that are being brought against me. I have called my local law enforcement and they are looking into the situation. If you get a call from this man, hang-up and do not hold a conversation with him. Call your local police and let them know!

I received a call from Sgt. Louis Marquez stating I must pay money to him or will be taken to jail. He said he works for the FBI. I said I was not going to pay him any money and asked that I never be called by him or anyone associated with him or I would report him to "his own officials."

I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM 1-774-776-6983 FROM A SGT. LOUIS MARQUEZ SAYING HE WAS WITH THE FBI OR FED DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND SINCE I ORDERED PRODUCTS FROM THE DOMINIC REPUBLIC IN SANTO DOMINGO YEARS AGO I WOULD BE IMMEDIATELY PICKED-UP AND TAKEN TO JAIL FOR PURCHASING WEIGHT LOSS MED VIA THE INTERNET.
IT APPEARS THAT HE SWITCHES HIS MO FROM TIME TO TIME. WHEN I ASKED HIM TO REPEAT HIS BADGE # HE GOT ANGRY AND HOSTILE W/ME. I THEN ASKED HIM FOR IS AGENCY'S ADDRESS, HE CLAIMS THAT HE IS A FIELD AGENT OUT OF THE BOSTON MASS OFFICE. AFTER HANGING UP I THEN CALLED THIS OFFICE AN FILED A COMPLAINT  PROVIDING THE PHONE THAT CAME UP ON MY CALLER ID. AFTER THAT THEY HAD A WOMEN TO CALL ME FROM THIS NUMBER 878-386-9288

One Center Plaza, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 742-5533
Fax: (617) 223-6327
E-mail: Boston@ic.fbi.gov

I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM 1-774-776-6983 FROM A SGT. LOUIS MARQUEZ SAYING HE WAS WITH THE FBI OR FED DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND SINCE I ORDERED PRODUCTS FROM THE DOMINIC REPUBLIC IN SANTO DOMINGO YEARS AGO I WOULD BE IMMEDIATELY PICKED-UP AND TAKEN TO JAIL.  HE SAID SINCE I HAD A CLEAN RECORD HE GOT THE SUPREME COURT IN THE DOMINICAN REPLUBLIC TO CANCEL MY RECORD FOR THE PRICE OF $4800.00.  HE SOUNDED REAL AND YOU COULD HEAR LIKE A POLICE SCANNER IN THE BACK-GROUND.

I IMMEDIATELY CALLED OUR DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A SCAM.  DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY TO THIS MAN .  HE SAID TO WIRE THE MONEY TO A RICARDO SANCHEZ
114 LINCOLN AVE.   SUITE 300   SANTO DOMINGO --DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Spanish man "says" he is a FBI AGENT.. Nasty loud...demands money and trys to bully you into thinking you used your card for wrong use.. Says you will go to jail, but if you pay the fine...we will let you off... THIS IS A SCAM ...He is reading off a well written script... PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE AND REPORT THIS A***OLE..I DID!