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Post by sunraynnc on Jun 16, 2015 3:05:24 GMT
...according to an answering machine message today! An "agent" called, left his name, badge # and phone #. Apparently, dh is part of an investigation from purchasing illegal drugs through online pharmacies. (It was unnerving that he knew our address.) Agent said that they are preparing a search warrant and dh was going to be placed under arrest & we needed to call him immediately!
The closest thing to an online pharmacy dh has used is nuts.com where he gets algae for his smoothies! Any Law & Order episode would teach you searches need to be a surprise. Duh!
I tried to look up said badge # and DEA website has a scam alert for this. Crooks are getting people to wire $ or give credit card info to avoid arrest or a fine. There was a online form to fill out to report, which I did.
Have you you ever heard of anything so crazy?!?
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Post by JBeans on Jun 16, 2015 3:06:40 GMT
Yes, I've heard of it and it is a huge scam.
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Post by JBeans on Jun 16, 2015 3:07:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2015 3:08:51 GMT
I'm so happy not to have a land line anymore. The scams are scary. I often think of the elderly or gullible citizens who become victims.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 16, 2015 3:09:26 GMT
You do know algae is a gateway drug, right?
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 16, 2015 3:10:40 GMT
The IRS was going to come here.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 16, 2015 3:10:57 GMT
My inner snark comes out when I actually talk to someone I think is scamming me. Sometimes I have even replied to the emails I get. Pent up sarcasm with no place to go hurts more than gas.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jun 16, 2015 3:14:27 GMT
I like to have conversations with them. Then when they figure out they're wasting their time they get pissed and hang up.
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Post by lucyg on Jun 16, 2015 3:19:58 GMT
I haven't gotten the DEA call, but every so often I get one that's a recording that says this is the police, we are going to arrest you, this is no joke, call this number right away or we'll come to arrest you tonight!! all in a heavy Filipino accent. Sometimes I listen to the whole thing because it's kind of amusing. Thus far they haven't come through on their promise to arrest me TONIGHT!!
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Post by mom on Jun 16, 2015 4:12:56 GMT
Wow! I don't get any calls like this. I kinda feel left out! LOL  |
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Post by marimoose on Jun 16, 2015 4:18:13 GMT
I always wonder who gets sucked into these scams because surely some in is or the scammers would go away. I had never heard of the DEA one.
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 16, 2015 4:25:52 GMT
I haven't gotten the DEA call, but every so often I get one that's a recording that says this is the police, we are going to arrest you, this is no joke, call this number right away or we'll come to arrest you tonight!! all in a heavy Filipino accent. Sometimes I listen to the whole thing because it's kind of amusing. Thus far they haven't come through on their promise to arrest me TONIGHT!! I laugh when they tell me they are waiting at the end of my block. My town has one cop on duty at a time most of the time. I'm trying to figure out how many neighboring town police are hanging out on my block. |
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Post by notjstamom on Jun 16, 2015 4:52:01 GMT
Yes, I've heard of it and it is a huge scam. Sorry to hijack this thread...are you from Sask, I see the rider pride banner. |
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Post by wellway on Jun 16, 2015 9:30:11 GMT
We never get calls like that, feeling forgotten!
We have recently installed a system on our phone (UK) that blocks 100% of nuisance calls, so far so good.
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Post by bearmom on Jun 16, 2015 11:15:55 GMT
The IRS was going to come here. Right after they come and get me! There was a voice mail just yesterday saying the IRS is getting ready to file suit against me.  You both will have to wait in line. They called me a month or so, twice! |
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Post by Really Red on Jun 16, 2015 11:36:38 GMT
I agree, it's a huge scam going on here in VA, at least. It's all over the news. You can't get rid of your DH so easily!  |
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Post by corinne11 on Jun 16, 2015 11:48:19 GMT
We got a message on our answering machine this week from a police officer who told us the Australian Tax Office were investigating us and we needed to ring them RIGHT AWAY! It sounded like an Asian person trying to impersonate an American accent and they even used an American term for police officers- can't remember what it was but it was NOT how we address police here!
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Post by LilyRose on Jun 16, 2015 12:24:57 GMT
And here I came into this thread anticipating a REALLY juicy story....  |
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Post by lesley on Jun 16, 2015 12:28:20 GMT
We never get calls like that, feeling forgotten! We have recently installed a system on our phone (UK) that blocks 100% of nuisance calls, so far so good. Tell me more about this wonderful system! Does it block automated calls too? |
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 16, 2015 12:34:03 GMT
We got the IRS call, too. The DEA would be more exciting!
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Post by Woobster on Jun 16, 2015 12:46:17 GMT
See... The DEA is finally getting their arrest process right! You have to call and inform the bad guy/girl that they're going to be arrested, FIRST! That way, he/she will be sure to be home when they get there.
It's about time!!
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Post by tarheelgurl on Jun 16, 2015 12:52:07 GMT
The IRS is after me for criminal activity. LOL The caller can barely speak english.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Jun 16, 2015 12:59:37 GMT
Well, it is nice of them to call and give you a head's up so he can plan his escape out the back door!
I have several multi-million checks coming this way. As soon as those money orders I sent to Nigeria clear.
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Post by tincin on Jun 16, 2015 13:14:29 GMT
Apparently I am hanging out with some sketchy people here.
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Post by caro on Jun 16, 2015 13:16:40 GMT
The elderly fall for this scam a lot.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Jun 16, 2015 13:49:56 GMT
I think the IRS called most of my neighborhood and they are coming to arrest all of us. I am impressed that the government has improved their efficiency and are now rounding-up groups to arrest by location. There must be a very nice cost savings for this approach. Hopefully they will send us all to the same prison so we can truly have a neighborhood "block" party. |
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Post by beachbum on Jun 16, 2015 13:57:15 GMT
I'm so happy not to have a land line anymore. The scams are scary. I've gotten a few on my cell phone - the IRS has called, I have problems with my Windows (strange, since we only have Macs in this house, but I had 20 minutes worth of fun on that one!!), so no land line won't always keep you safe. And I'm on the "Do Not Call" list, for all the good that does. |
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Post by pmm on Jun 16, 2015 14:00:25 GMT
Unfortunately, these calls aren't just to landlines. I only have a cell phone and I get spam calls.
I've been left the message that I was going to be arrested at my "residence or place of employment" and if I didn't call the number given they will see me in court.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2015 14:03:18 GMT
Just think a free trip to a semi private room where the outside world can't get to you. Add in three meals a day, comfy clothing and somebody to watch you shower so you don't fall. Then cable tv or a nice workout!
Dea take me away
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Post by wellway on Jun 16, 2015 14:37:32 GMT
We never get calls like that, feeling forgotten! We have recently installed a system on our phone (UK) that blocks 100% of nuisance calls, so far so good. Tell me more about this wonderful system! Does it block automated calls too? lesley it's a BT service BT 8500. You have to have caller display and I love that your contacts auto save to your second phone. Lots of features. I don't think we have had a PPI call since we installed it. Peace!
www.shop.bt.com/products/bt8500-advanced-call-blocker-twin-9M2R.html?q=bt8500%20advanced
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