DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

DETROIT – The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public of a widespread fraud scheme in which telephone scammers impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money or steal personal identifiable information. A new public service announcement aims to raise awareness that DEA will never phone demanding money or...
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DEA Implements Ecommerce Outreach Program to Combat Counterfeit Drug Production

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has developed an e-commerce outreach program aimed at reducing the availability of dangerous, often deadly, counterfeit prescription drugs in the United States. This DEA-led initiative focuses on educating online retailers about the sale of pill presses and components used in the production of...