309-200-1838

This number called and left message and said they were special agent John Riley with the Drug Enforcement Administration to call number 309-200-1838 extention 2025. I called and they put me on hold had to find my file and finally said did you know it is illegal to purchase medicine without a prescription on line and then said they had a warrant out for my arrest. I hung up and think this is a complete scam.

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

Got a call last night.  Very loud voice.  It only differed from the normal drug salesmen who will just not stop calling, because it was a little more understandable, but still not quite right.  [***] claimed to be from DEA.  [***] left message on voice mail.  Why would DEA leave a voice mail to call back?  To give you time to get rid of evidence?

The really weird thing is that my phone shows no call from anyone, the voice mail just appeared without any notice from my phone.

Maybe I better give them a call?  Maybe they can blow me over the phone?

I got a call from a John Riley. Dea Chicago and that he was going to put me in jail for 10 years if i do not give him 1,000 instead of Court. Is this real? Is this fake? I purchased Metabolife from the internet and he knew it. Crazy.

It showed this number but they even have a website. Go to google and type in john riley DEA and you will see. If this is fake then they went a long way to do it.

I called Mr John Riley back to let him know I contacted the real DEA and they were coming to get his a$$!!

I received a call from a man who identified himself as John Riley with DEA Chicago. He told me I was under investigation for 3 charges of illgeal online purchase of controlled substance... The person even knew my home address.  He demanded that I obtain an attorney as he had a warrant for my arrest and was taking me to court. Then, he abruptly hung up on me. I called the number back. He has a voice mail set up where he identifies himself as John Riley, DEA agent for Chicago. I immediately contacted the DEA office in Chicago. They verified that this is scam. In fact, the DEA in Chicago has an area code of 312, not 309. If you receive this phone call, be sure to report it to the Extortion Hotline @ 1-877-792-2873 . You can also contact DEA in Chicago at 312-353-7875.

Same thing happened to my wife. She researched on line and determined it was a scam. They rattled her cage.

John left me a message and I returned his call...
He was a total A$$...
Told me to get a lawyer and he'd see me in court!
Funny thing is I don't EVER remeber buying any medications via the internet or phone!!
This is a scary scam!  I'm definately going to call and report!!

I just got the same call, very rude on the phone.  Told me they have record of me purchasing drugs on line.  I told him when he could produce some documentation to me regarding this, I would discuss it with him.  He then said, "No, you need to get a lawyer NOW!"  That is when I said goodbye, and hung up the phone.

Funny thing is, the [***] couldn't even pronounce my name properly.

I have already contacted my attorney and the DEA in my area!

This number called my old employer and said I needed to call him back. He stated he was a DEA agent from Chicago and is calling about an ongoing investigation.  Told me I had ordered online prescription and I was going to jail unless I wanted to make a deal with the DA. I was told if I sent $1500 thru western union to a third world country the charges would be dropped. I refused to pay and he told me he'd see me in court.  THIS IS A SCAM!! Don't give them any info or money.

It happened to me this morning.  Listened to a message from SAC John Riley to call him back at 309-200-1838 ext 1525.  Man with an accent.  Came to work, called and received threats of a criminal prosecution unless I decided within the next 30 minutes to pay.  He knew my name, phone number and address.  I had supposedly been smuggling illegal drugs to this country since 2007.  I informed him that I hadn't, he said if I didn't agree to the payment I'd better get an attorney.  He gave me a website to look up a John Riley DEA and there's a picture of SAC John Riley.  Told me to look under drug info and look at the penaly I could get if I continued with an attorney.  At this point I told him I was in charge of the enforcement branch of my company and got my attorney on the line.  Guess what, he hung up.

I had a voicemail message from "DEA agent John Riley" 309-200-1838. When I returned the call it was the  same story. Accusations of illegal overseas purchases and threats of arrest. When he stated all charges could be eliminated for a fee I realized it was a scam. Reported name & number to DEA anti-scam number 877-792-2873.

I called him a lying no good piece of crap. Then I called him back about 50 times. :)

he keeps harassing my mother shes 70 yrs old hes nasty he told her shes going down once he told her get dressed the marshals will be there i reported him then i called him left a message for him and it was nasty screw this guy who the f'k does he think he is what a piece of crap!

I received a call and a message recorded on my phone from 309-200-1838 \,  a persons from federal investigation named John Radley or similar requested to call him back, but he was trying to reach another person Ashley something, that I am very tires of this person being claimed with my phone number.

Same thing just happened to me!  I contacted the real DEA and told them about the very rude conversation that I just had and they immediately told me to contact the hotline because it was a scam.  I then called the turd "John Riley" back and told him he was lucky I didn't live in the Bloomington area because I would "F*^% him up for pissing me off.  He then started speaking spanish.  I informed him he would need an attorney now!

Funny thing....I don't purchase anything online other than clothes.

Got 6 calls from this # today... stating that he was Special Agent John Riley... Well Sir you messed with the wrong person.. I called my local DEA and you are now being hunted....

I got a call from John Riley said he was dea agent & that I was going to be arrested for buying drugs online.I told him I never did that. He began yelling at me & said that I was going to be arrested. If I wanted to keep it out of the court system I could pay a fiine &get 5 years probatio. He was rude even after I told him I had a pacemaker & a bad heart he did not care he kept yelling and telling me if I did not pay the fine I would go to jail.

I also got a call from this phone number today saying he was from the DEA, but I didn't catch his name (or the name he was using).  As others have reported, he also claimed that he had a record of my buying drugs online.  I told him I had not, and he told me not to lie to him.  He then said they had a record of my buying drugs online and signing for them and gave my address.  I said, "I don't know what to tell you; that's not me." and I hung up.  He didn't even get the chance to demand money or tell me to get an attorney or that I'd go to jail, but it was scary just the same.  I'm glad I didn't stay on the line long enough to hear the things he's said to others on this board.  I'm so glad that several people here have already reported him and also that I found this board to confirm my suspicions.

Making it my life's mission to track these criminals down. Working with Homeland Security and the FBI when they are arrested they will serve 20 to life, and that means anyone who is an accessory to the crime as well.  We're close but until then please use your man power and call this number as often as possible. Block your number. Flood the lines to shut them down. Thanks for your support. Pass it on.