804-859-2230

Claimed to be from DEA and that they had a package seized in customs that was addressed to me.  Threatened with all kinds of prosecution etc. if I didn't give them more information.
Then proceeded to ask me what I wanted them to do with package!

Same experience yesterday with 804-859-2230, said he was Dave Stone badge #41234. Said they'd shut down a warehouse in the Dominican Republic and my "package" would send me to jail for 60 mos. unless I wanted a waiver and pay a fine of $2800 by Western Union within 45 minutes. If I didn't, a warrant for my arrest would be issued to me at my door in one hour. Got Kerry Hamilton's number from the web 314-538-4864 to report them, following a recorded message saying that real agents will NEVER ask for money by phone. I reported them yesterday one hour after they called but apparently they're still using the same number. Report them to anyone you can think of; if you want to block your caller ID, dial *67 first.

I just had the same thing happen to me. Said they were going to arrest me if I didnt go to a Western Union within 45 mins and get the fee's taken care of. Who can we report them to because I am sure some people arent smart enough to know this is false and I want to save someone from making a mistake and giving these people money. He was very threatening saying do you want to see your family for Christmas or do you want to go to jail for the rest of your life and very persistant!!

FDA Warns Public of Continued Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators
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.

"Impersonating an FDA official is a violation of federal law," said Michael Chappell, the FDA's acting associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. "The public should note that no FDA official will ever contact a consumer by phone demanding money or any other form of payment.”

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.

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.

In addition to posing as FDA officials, criminals have posed as special agents of the DEA, FBI, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Customs Service, as well as U.S. and Dominican prosecutors and judges. In response, the FDA, in conjunction with various federal, state, and local agencies, is actively pursing criminal charges.

The FDA also reminds consumers to use caution when purchasing prescription drugs over the telephone or the Internet. In addition to the increased risk of purchasing unsafe and ineffective drugs from Web sites operating outside the law, there is the danger that personal data can be compromised. For more on FDA’s concerns about unlawful drug sales on the Internet, see http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ProtectYourself/default.htm.

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2009/ucm195814.htm

same thing happened to me. i smelled a rat and googled their phone no. they are very professioanl and this is a genius of a scam. i'm sure they are making a fortune.

The real DEA warns about this extortion scam here  http://www.justice.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2010/denver111010.html