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Online pharmacy / arrest ??
I had a really weird phone call the other day. I answered the phone and someone with a heavy accent asked me if I knew that ordering drugs from online pharmacies was illegal?( I haven't ordered from an online pharmacy in 2+ years.) So, I said yes. Then the man went on to say he was so and so from some agency and what I did was a federal crime and they were doing an investigation on online pharmacies. I told him I didn't think he was who he said he was and hung up. He called back and left a message with a 1800 and said I better call him back. My husband thought it might be a scam to steal my identity. But I erased the message immediately afterwards because I didn't want my kids to hear it on a play back. SO, now I'm a little freaked out. Can you actually get arrested if they have proof you ordered from overseas? I wish I hadn't erased that message, so I could call the number and see what's up. Those online pharmacies still call me pretty frequently. So, I'm not too happy about that. Because I feel like it jeopardizes my sobriety. Its so easy when then the drug dealers (online pharmacies) call you and say, "hey want to place an order? We have a sale on such and such. Credit cards accepted :-) " But I have stayed away from it for over 2 years. Is there a statute of limatations on that crime? It's got me a little freaked out. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with that?
That was nothing but a scam. You're okay. Someone just being a complete idiot. Next time they call tell them you're going to call the FBI or the narcotic unit on them they'll hang up real quick trust me. Have a great day.
Tee hee, was it an east Indian accent and did the guy use an overly "American: name like Jason Walker or something to that effect?
Last week my hubby was at work, he runs a pizza restaurant, when some east Indian dude called asking for one of his employees. He politely answered that she wasn't in but he would take a message for her. The guy rudely insisted no, he would NOT leave a message but that he would call over and over all day until my hubby told him WHEN this employee was supposed to come in to work.
The scary thing is - he held true to his promise. He called a grand total of (they kept count) 60 TIMES in one day! He cussed out every single person who answered the phone so eventually they would see his NY number on the caller ID, pick up the line then hang up on him.
Sometimes it got sometimes comical when a female employee would say that she was the one he was looking for and they'd lead him around in circles just to p!ss him off, lol!
When hubby Googled the phone number he discovered that the guy was just one in a long line of call center scam idiots who call random people at their places of work or wherever they can find and insist they owe late fees on a "pay day loan" and the next step for them is to get you to go to a 24 hour convenience store, buy a Green Dot card, put around 500 bucks on it then directly give them the info on the card. 100% scam - and a really HORRIBLE one at that!
Trying to report them does nothing. The cops don't care and the BBB can't trace some dude in India borrowing a NY phone line. *shrugs* You did the right thing, though, and NEVER give them ANY info. There is nothing they can do to you from overseas.
Last week my hubby was at work, he runs a pizza restaurant, when some east Indian dude called asking for one of his employees. He politely answered that she wasn't in but he would take a message for her. The guy rudely insisted no, he would NOT leave a message but that he would call over and over all day until my hubby told him WHEN this employee was supposed to come in to work.
The scary thing is - he held true to his promise. He called a grand total of (they kept count) 60 TIMES in one day! He cussed out every single person who answered the phone so eventually they would see his NY number on the caller ID, pick up the line then hang up on him.
Sometimes it got sometimes comical when a female employee would say that she was the one he was looking for and they'd lead him around in circles just to p!ss him off, lol!
When hubby Googled the phone number he discovered that the guy was just one in a long line of call center scam idiots who call random people at their places of work or wherever they can find and insist they owe late fees on a "pay day loan" and the next step for them is to get you to go to a 24 hour convenience store, buy a Green Dot card, put around 500 bucks on it then directly give them the info on the card. 100% scam - and a really HORRIBLE one at that!
Trying to report them does nothing. The cops don't care and the BBB can't trace some dude in India borrowing a NY phone line. *shrugs* You did the right thing, though, and NEVER give them ANY info. There is nothing they can do to you from overseas.
hi im with Sara on this one sounds like a scam I would ignore it tell him your going to the police if he calls back........Gnarly
I agree. Sounds like BS. Wouldn't worry bout it. If possible, might wanna get a new number tho. No more calls from ANY of them.
I actually also had this happen to me!! After several days they just sent me a letter that said they were keeping them and a date was set in case I didnt agree with the confiscation...I could appeal......its simply not cost effective or human to pursue this type of thing with an extensive legal/court situation. If you do have an opiate problem it always helps to be proactive and attend NA< CA< AA or a Pastor or any thing that would represent a counseling attempt before further police involvement.,,,,,
This is a scam. No way that this person is law enforcement. I would not worry about this at all.
I can pretty much bet this is a scam. Sounds like the same thing those scammers do with the payday loans. I don't think I would worry about it at all.
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And dont give him any info on what and when you ordered. Refuse to answer any questions until you know if this is legit.
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It all seems a bit fishy since it has been over 2 yrs since you ordered anything. If they call back i would ask him for his credentials, the business he is supposedly working for, and his name. You can always check with the Better Business Bureau. Put the ball back in your court. Make him answer to you.
Ok Ben727, that's what I was hoping people would think. So, most likely they won't call back, if it's a scam. But if they do call back...say nothing
If he were real law enforcement, you would say nothing without a lawyer present. You have a constitutionally guaranteed right to remain silent (if you're an American living in America). You have that right at all times, both before and after arrest. If he calls back, say that you have nothing to say and hang up.
That being said, it sounds like a phishing expedition. Some variant of identity theft, most likely. Regardless, your best bet is to say nothing.
That being said, it sounds like a phishing expedition. Some variant of identity theft, most likely. Regardless, your best bet is to say nothing.
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