Caution: these calls often masquerade as a correctional facility to pressure victims. Scammers spoof the Grand Forks County Correctional Center name, claiming you’re under investigation for crimes like money laundering. Because the real institution never initiates such personal calls, treat any unexpected request for personal info or money as suspicious. Verify the caller by hanging up and calling the official facility number listed on its website. Never share banking details or make payments over the phone. Block the number to reduce future attempts and report the incident to the FTC or local law‑enforcement. Staying aware and double‑checking can stop the scam before it escalates.
It's worth noting that scamers ofen use legitamate goverment numbers to sound authetic, but no law enforcment agency would ever discus an offense over the phone.
This number, allegedly from a correctional center in North Dakota, was used by a scammer claiming I was under investigation for money laundering, which is entirely false.
Located at 1701 North Washington, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5244, this appears to be the Grand Forks County Correctional Center.