Fake AMB Agents Target Physicians in Extortion Scam

July 9, 2026

How to Protect Yourself From Scams Targeting Physicians

The Arizona Medical Board continues to receive reports of scam callers impersonating AMB staff. The scam artists are targeting Arizona licensees and the calls will appear on the caller ID as if they are being made by the AMB from (480) 551-2700.



The details of the purported calls vary but include allegations of large quantities of opioids or controlled drugs being found and connected to the provider. The caller then pretends to offer to act as an intermediary for the provider and asks for personal identifying information. Ultimately, they ask for a transfer of funds.


Physicians should be aware that the AMB will NOT:

  • Ask for money over the phone.
  • Ask you to fax or wire money.
  • Request personal details, passwords, or social security numbers.
  • Threaten to take your license or suspend you if you don't pay immediately.
  • Threaten to restrict your prescription privileges or "turn you in to the FDA or DEA" for not paying.
  • Demand a response in less than twenty days.


If you receive a call such as the one described, refuse the demand for payment. Please also consider the following:

  • If the caller is stating they are from the DEA, immediately report the threat using the DEA's Extortion Scam Online Reporting form. If the individual identifies themselves as an AMB employee, please contact the Board at (480) 551-2700 or send an email to communications@azmd.gov
  • If the phone number of the caller appears to be the AMB's number, it is recommended that you also submit an online complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) using the FCC's Consumer Complaint form or contact the Board so it can provide this information to the FCC.


Physicians should also be aware that the AMB is no longer affiliated with the bomex.org domain name. The website currently hosted on that domain is NOT AUTHORIZED by the AMB and may pose a security threat to visitors.

Please be sure to use only the AMB's official website at azmd.gov.

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