I just got a phone call this morning from 978-332-7649 telling my husband that i was buying pills over the net which i never have.told us they were the police working with the DEA

I just got a call claiming they had a warrant for my arrest. They were investigating me and were seizing my property.  I didni't speak directly with them but they left a voice mail. If they call me again, I think I'm going to answer and tell them they can kiss my a** and the horse they rode in on!

I just got a call on a business phone asking for someone who doesnt work here anymore i explained this is a business he asked what kind and i told him the plant that makes duraflame logs as i went to hang up he asked me if i shaved this morning, i told him no this convo was over and he asked me then is it bushy...what the hell is this???

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

Received voicemail this morning from Anthony Moretta claiming to be a special agent with the DEA.
Different number though. 202-235-0955

We just received a call form the same number and they were using the "Anthony Moretta" name.  They did exactly everything that was mentioned above to my mother in-law.  Called the DEA office here in Phoenix and apparently this has been going on for a while.  They will be in jail soon.

This past week I also got a voicemail from "Special Agent Anthony Moretta" saying I had to return his call immediately regarding an ongoing criminal investigation.  He left the number 978-332-7649.  I  had read a while ago about this scam being around for a few years so I googled the number and read all these posts.  I don't know what kind of information he might have since I never spoke to him and don't intend to.

We have gotten the same calls as you did. Names used: Anthony Moretta and  Jack Weaver, both claiming
to be from the DEA. The numbers were (978-355-3400) and (978-332-7649) They claim to have information that could be used against you in a criminal investigation. This guy had much of my personal information (and was trying to coax more) and threatened to proceed with an arrest unless I called back in an hour with 4-$500 Visa cards. The more I resisted, the more personal information he gave about me and how this would incriminate me. We called the DEA in Boston, New York (646-529-4065), and the hotline, (877-792-2873) which takes information on extortion cases. All of the LEGITIMATE DEA officials said this scam has been going on for awhile.

I have gotten the exact same calls as you did, same names were used. I have never ordered or attempetd to order drugs online either. seems strange that i just received 2 emails a couple days ago trying to sell hyrocodone online - deleted them both. odd.

Calls from the same guy using this number saying he was from the DEA and must speak to me immediately about an ongoing investigation into purchasing hydrocodone from overseas (which I have never done).  First time he called he said he was Christopher Randall, second time said his name was Jack Weaver.  I know this is a scam so I haven't called back.