I just got a call on my house phone as well, although this person is now claiming to be the Department of Justice. When I asked to find out more he told me he would transfer me to Detective Jones, and put me on hold, the person came on the line and it sounded just like the person I was initially talking to. I told "Detective Jones" that and they hung up on me. I called right back and their phone went straight to their answering machine.

I checked online for the Department of Justice's number and told them someone called me, they directed me to their fraud services which advised me to report it to the FBI at this number: 1-800-225-5324

Then I Google'd the fraudulent number that called me (917-460-4589) just to see what would come up, and found these posts. Hope these responses help anyone else who is receiving these fraudulent calls!

Yes & no.. a lot of these extortion Scam Operations are overseas in foreign country's.. Red tape!  Some of them do get caught regardless!

Received a call from this 917-460-4589 stating I had a warrant, n that I needed to turn myself, when I asked y, this guy Johnson said that I was under investigation n so forth. N y is NY department of justice call me when I live in PA!! When u have a warrant for ur arrest they don't call u n tell you!! Stupid ppl

Is any 'real' department or law enforcement doing anything about this? I get calls all the time from Indians- who even called my parents and threatened them. They obviously keep getting away with it, I would love nothing more than to see the a**les in prison

worthless scam artist praying on hard working people

Pretending to the state police and that my ssc was being used.

Would love to know what state  Police dept calls you first LOL Have a great day guys

Sorry (stated )   he also said his name was officer Wilson but  real broken English hope he has a good time in prison told me on message if I ignore him The State Police would come after me ok question When does the state police from anywhere call anyone ahead of time to tell them they are coming to your house to arrest you?  I don't know much about Police but don't think they would call first LOL

This number just called me unavailable I didnt answer he left a message sating he was from the Tennessee state police for me to call 915 460 4589 ok 917?? It is New York yet this person barely spoke English definitely a scam guys!!!! I Didn't call bak

I got this same call this morning.  I asked him what baricks was he with he said stupid women I am with NJ state police funny thing is they are broken into that but scammers think we are all stupid Americans I am done with this crap I have my whistle and will make them all deaf if they call me again.

I wish I had known about this scam! They got me for$500!!

Got a call today from an "unknown" number, when I answered the guy who couldn't speak a bit of English claimed to be from the Kentucky state police. He proceeded to give me a case number and a so called Mr.Johnson's phone number...When I called the number I supposively had money I received from cash advance which I've never aoplied. He so called worked at the department of justice. I got read my rights in which I couldn't interrupt but once he was done talking I asked when did I supposively received is money he said enjoy 9 months in prison and hung up. For one my phone is not in my name its in my girlfriends so how ey got my number idk, plus when she called back and acted liked my attorney and told them they was gonna be in big trouble for harrasing me they hung up. Now they won't answer the phone. I was threatened to get arrested

I received a call from 911 for a man I could barley understand stating that I have a warrent for my arrest and to speak to my Lawyer. I was advised to call 917-460-4589 and give a case number. Once I call the number back the some call Mr. Johnson stated that I was going to be arrested for receiving funds that could not be debited from my account. However, the information that he provided was for an incorrect e-mail address that I would never receive money from nor did I take out any loan currently. These people called my work number and do not even know that I know that information provided is incorrect. When I advised the man of this information he said good luck and hung up on me. Very rude and nasty!

Informational Post:
Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

And see:

http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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Here's what I don't understand.  If YOU are a victim of fraudulent activity why are they issuing a warrant for your arrest?  Aren't victims usually the ones pressing charges?  These idiots have no clue how stupid they sound,

I got a phone call this morning from an unknown number so i didn't pick up. the person said he was officer Spencer from NJ State Police. They left me a number to call which was the 917 number Dept. of Justice. they told me to go to the nearest police station or call the number and talk to Special agent Johnson. Or i would be arrested at my home or place of employment. Good luck getting me because i travel 9 months out of the year with my job. I have had calls like this in the past from California numbers saying the same thing. Just ignore them and go on with your business.

I just went through this today with these fools.... they used a magic Jack...  not sure if u can trace back to them

Just got a call today from someone claiming to mr Johnson wit the Dept of justice and calling from a magic jack phone.LOL..said I was being arrested..Ok, show up with handcuffs is what I said...and then told him to stop calling and I was reporting to the authorities... I hope no one falls for this crap..really? would any police officer give you fore warning if you were to be arrested?  Hahahahahahaha

But my question is this, if this people are so notorious and continue to use the same number, why has nobody arrested them.

The fools told me that they were calling from a Police department, and them FBI and then a Court; while they transferred me from from on Indian accent guy tot he the other.

Said his name was Mr Watson from garbled State Police and my Security Number whatever that is was involved in a garbled investigation. I think he said to turn myself in to local police and or call Mr Johnson at the 914 number. He sounded like he might speak Hindi or Urdu at home this Watson and said I was subject to arrest ( by Taliban?) but he wished me good luck. No idea what this is about.

Sarah- I replied to "A VICTIM" and 'NO VICTIM".  I agree with your advice. The number that called me was from a "917" area code. He also said his name was Officer Smith and the person I needed to call was Federal Agent Johnson.  The 917 area code comes back to New York.  If the call was from a legal police agency they would identify themselves by name and badge number and tell you the call is being recorded.  I have reported these calls to the phone company and my local police.  Everyone with caller ID answers a call from 911, but -people-do not give them any info.  Ask as many questions as you can to get info from them. MY LOCAL POLICE SAID DO NOT RETURN THE CALL TO THE ABOVE NUMBER

I AGREE WITH YOUR ADVICE-IF ONLY PEOPLE WOULD LISTEN-ESPECIALLY SENIORS.  EVERYONE ANSWERS AN INCOMING CALL FROM 911 BUT THE POLICE WOULD FIRST START BE AN INTRODUCTION AND TELLING YOU THIS CALL IS RECORDED.

This sounds like the same caller I got-about the same information was asked and told. The best thing to do is report this incoming number-the number you were told to call-and the content to the phone company-your local police-and if you are listed on the DO NOT CALL REGISTRY.

This is not the first time I received a call from a number like this.  I was asked for personally, then the caller told me I was a victim of fraudulent activity.  When I asked how he got my number-the caller started speaking in a dialect faster then he did in the beginning so I couldn't hardly understand him.the call came in as "911" so I answered it.  The man then told me I need to contact this particular person who was the "Federal Agent" in charge of my case and gave me a name and a case # to reference.  He told me I had to call this number within 12 hrs. or a warrant would be issued for my arrest.  I told him I would call right away, but I am a senior and I am not that stupid and gullible. PEOPLE-ESPECIALLY SENIORS-PLEASE TAKE EXCEPTIONAL CAUTION AND DO NOT DO WHAT THEY ASK.  i REPORTED PREVIOUS CALLS TO THE PHONE COMPANY AND THE POLICE.PLEASE DO THE SAME.

Total scam. I get these calls ALL the time and the only reason I answered today was because it came up 911- which Im pretty sure should be illegal... Stated he was calling from the office of police in Minnesota. Um, what? I also said I needed to call this number & talk to Federal Agent Johnson (sounds legit, right?) I could BARELY understand him because his english was so bad but his name was Officer Smith. I just laughed & just kept saying of course Ill look in to this right away. My husband is an attorney & there have been SO many complaints filed against these people. I have about 70 numbers blocked in my phone because they call & threaten legal action constantly. Its funny its a "Minnesota Federal case" but the number to call to talk to the federal agent is a 917 area code. Dont fall for it. Theyre a***oles & will NOT stop. I finally had an attorney answer the phone & ask specific details- which they legally have to tell you- and they got super nasty.

Same exact thing just happened to my husband and we don't even have a bank account or anything and when we wouldn't give info or money they got mad and said have fun in prision and hung up.

When I called back this number they claimed it was the Department of Justice but it seems to be either a Google Voice number or MagicJerk number and they are all a bunch of foreign scammers trying to rip everyone off.  The unfortunate thing is that no one in the Secret Service or FBI or any other legitimate law enforcement agencies will even take a complaint when you call them about this group of scammers.

I received multiple calls today from the 911 # and they left me a message with this call back #.  When i answered he said he was from the United States Police.  I said really the USA police and he simply said yes.  He then went on to say the same thing about an investigation on my name and SS#.  Dont fall for this scam i have received calls in the past about people threating legal action if you dont pay something or give them your SS#.  If it was a legal situation they would send you a letter in the mail or call from a real number not masking it with 911.

I received a call yesterday at 4pm from an emergency number and told me to call this number. When I called I was put on hold so I could be transfer to my " investigating officer" which was the same person that originally answered, a foreigner. They told me I was under investigation for fraud, check fraud, and something else. They said I received funds from a cash advance that was direct deposited to my bank account. First I never got funds from a cash advance second I do not have a bank account. This man told me he was reading me an affidavit and said a warrant would be issued for my arrest. When I started asking him the difficult questions like what cash advance place and where is my signature he couldn't give answers and got mad told me have a good time in prison and hung up. Who are these people and how do they have all my information.

Called using a masked #. Came in as a 911 call. When pressed, the person (I could hardly understand) gave me this # as a call back. He stated this is a police investigation in Nevada, yet it is a New York phone #.