It seems unlikely that this call is genuinely from a prison in California, as alleged.
Correctional Facility Calls: What to Do When They Ring
Summary — +17135686986
Caller Name: Correctional Facility
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States — Texas
Reviews: 240
Carrier: —, Region: Texas
Expert Opinion
Ever wonder why that unknown number keeps dialing you with a prison‑collect call? Most of these calls are automated messages from services that let inmates reach out, but scammers often hijack the script to press for money or personal info. Never share account numbers, PINs, or confirm a payment on a call you didn’t expect. Hang up, block the number, and report it to your carrier or the FTC. If you think a legitimate inmate is trying to contact you, ask the facility directly for a callback number. Staying skeptical and using collect‑call blockers can keep your line safe.
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Location: United States — Texas
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Recent Reports for (713) 568-6986
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Unknown
The user has provided a warning
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Safe
The information provided indicates this is a safe number.
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Safe
According to the user, this number is safe.
This number is a scam
This is a scam attempt.
Determining the facility or prison associated with this number is a priority.
The prison system make collect calls, and someone physicaly dials the number, you have to pay to acept the call
Angela needs to shut up, she must be part of the scam, I just got this call and didnt hear anything.
Initially, it sounds like an automated call, but there are actually people trying to make amends for their mistakes; listening to them could be beneficial for all parties involved, even if it's just a friendly greeting.
To address the issue, dialing the provided number may be a potential solution.
Caller is a real person, but still dont trust them
A message was left asking to connect regarding two potentially missing sons, claiming a connection through a brother named JR.
This is not a scam, dont worry about it.
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Police Call
Given the context, it seemed likely to be a spam call, especially since it was a collect call and none of my acquaintances in Texas would reach out in such a manner, leading me to terminate the call and block the number, only to discover later that the caller was incarcerated in Texas
A voicemail was left by GTI Houston, prompting me to press 5 to accept the call.
I apoligize, but I wont be acepting a collect call from GTL Houston
The phone scammer's verbatim statement is identical to what others have reported, making it clear that adding funds would be unwise
Repeated calls to my workplace have been made from this number, each time playing the same recorded message
A voicemail was left from this number, claiming to be from San Quentin, California, and offering the option to fund an advance pay account for the call, indicating a prison call scam
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Unknown
Apparently, the initial call to this number is brief, lasting less than a minute, yet they claim it's a full minute. Based on my observations, this seems like a scam. To put money on the phone, they would need personal details such as the inmate's name and birthdate. After conducting a search online, it appears to be a ploy to extort money from people. Ultimately, it's uncertain.
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Unknown
This was definatly not a scam, it was a legit call, thats all I can say about it.
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Unknown
This call was not automated, it was a real person on the phone
My caller ID showed California Dept, and the caller said it was a youth prison
This number is responsible for a series of unwanted calls
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Level 3 prison gtl phone.Houston,Pasdena
Unauthorized prison calls are being made from these numbers, which are unwanted and unapproved.
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Scam
Some individuel tried to convince me to pay for a jail cal.
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Prank Call
Obscene language was used.
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Spam
Despite numerous attempts, I consistently ignore calls to my house phone from this number.
This number has been identified as a scam and should be blocked to avoid potential harm.
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