Scam alert: fake DEA agent asks for license info

Summary — +15714165996

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Caller Name: DEA
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 17

Expert Opinion

Late evening, a call from +15714165996 showed up on the screen claiming to be a DEA special agent. The script demanded personal or professional details, referenced a fraudulent license issue, and used a heavy accent to add credibility. This pattern matches common impersonation scams that target healthcare providers. If you receive a similar request, hang up immediately, never share passwords or license numbers, and verify the claim through official DEA channels—preferably via the agency’s verified website or a known contact number. Report the incident to the FCC’s spam‑call database and consider blocking the number through your carrier.

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Caller Names

DEA
James Thomas
DEAGOV on caller ID
DEA (allegedly)
"DEA Special Agent" Mike Jord…

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Recent Reports for (571) 416-5996

15714165996 Scam DEA

A call was received from someone claiming to be David Brown, stating that my MD license number was involved in fraudulent activity.

15714165996 Scam DEA

A call was received from an individual claiming to be David Brown from the DEA, regarding alleged fraudulent activity associated with an MD license number.

15714165996 Scam Office james thomas (claimed)

A caller from this number inquired about MD, citing suspicious activity related to a medical license, allegedly from the office of James Thomas.

15714165996 Unknown James Thomas

I just recieved a call from someone claimin to be James Thomas, who had a very heavy accent

15714165996 Scam james thomas

A call was made to me regarding alleged fraudulent activity related to a medical license, supposedly from an office associated with James Thomas.

15714165996 James Thomas

Received a call from someone claiming to be James Thomas, who had a thick accent.

15714165996 Scam DEA

A caller with an Indian accent, claiming to be Officer James Thomas, requested that our doctor return the call regarding alleged fraudulent activity on his license

15714165996 Scam DEA

Someone with an indian accent called, claiming to be officer James Thomas, and asked our Dr to call back about "fraudulent activity on his dea license"

15714165996 Scam "DEA Special Agent" Mike Jordan

I recieved a call from a Mike Jordan claiming to be a DEA Special Agent, and I wanted to report that he appears to be changing his number.

15714165996 Scam "DEA Special Agent" Mike Jordan

I recieved a call from a person claiming to be Mike Jordan, a DEA Special Agent, from a similair phone number, 912-416-9131, i wanted to post this here as it seems he is changing his number

15714165996 Scam DEA (allegedly)

Some guy claiming to be Mike Jordan from DEA ask me for personal contact info of a retired provider, gave me this phone number but refuse to give his email adress, sayin he aint autorized, I told him I aint autorized to stay on the line no more and hang up

15714165996 Scam DEA (allegedly)

A person claiming to be Mike Jordan from the DEA called, asking for personal contact information about a retired provider, but refused to provide his email address, which seemed suspicious, so I ended the call

15714165996 Scam DEAGOV on caller ID

A scammer impersonated a DEA agent, requesting personal details, which prompted me to contact the DEA directly, confirming it as a scam and advising me to report it.

15714165996 Scam DEAGOV on caller ID

Scammers are posing as DEA agents, asking for sensitive information; the DEA confirmed it as a scam and advised reporting it.

15714165996 Scam DEA

Suspicious activity reported related to DEA license scam.

15714165996 Scam DEA

A suspected scam related to a DEA license has been reported in connection with this number.

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