Imagine a midnight ring that sounds like a federal lockup – that’s the vibe many report from +12526426246. Callers claim to be from a private federal prison, often ringing around 11 p.m. with no voicemail, then slipping into vague promises or requests for pictures. The pattern suggests a prison‑related scam rather than a legitimate institution. Keep your phone muted during odd hours, let the call go to voicemail, and never share personal images or info. If you answer, hang up immediately and block the number. Reporting the nuisance to your carrier can also help curb repeat calls.
A call from an unknown source was received, with no voicemail message left, and a number lookup suggests it may be from a prison.
I have had a similar encounter, where I attempted to call back but was met with no answer, and the automated message mentioned sending pictures.
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Apparently, this is a private federal prison where the phones are often switched off around 11, give or take a few minutes, depending on the security level, and there's no actual lockdown, and if you pick up, you won't be charged and will hear the caller's name and can opt to block the number
Weekly calls from this number have become a nuisance, yet the caller never leaves a voicemail, making it impossible to identify them; the timing of these calls, often around 11 pm, seems suspicious and unlikely to be from a prison.
The user is seeking information on identifying the caller.
It is believed that this number may be associated with a federal prison located in Winton, NC.