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DEA taking tips via text

Now there is another avenue to report crime when it comes to prescription drug fraud - anonymous texting. The Drug Enforcement Agency announced a new service that allows the public, pharmacists, doctors, nurses - anyone - to contact a DEA agent anonymously with information on suspected criminal activity.

    by Mari A. Schaefer, Inquirer Staff Writer
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Now there is another avenue to report crime when it comes to prescription drug fraud - anonymous texting.

The Drug Enforcement Agency announced a new service that allows the public, pharmacists, doctors, nurses - anyone - to contact a DEA agent anonymously with information on suspected criminal activity.

To send a tip, enter Tip411 (847411) on your cellphone in the "to" field. Use the keyword RXTIP followed by the confidential information in the text field.

The service used by the DEA for the project, Citizen's Observer, strips the sender's phone and identification before sending on the message. The agent will be able to follow up with the tipster but will not have the personal information.