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.
Two calls have been received from this number, but the identity of the caller remains unknown.
Today, a call was received from a correctional facility in California
Suspicious activity suggests prisoners with mobile phones are attempting to obtain credit card information
This phone number appears to be affiliated with a correctional facility.
This number is used by inmates through the GTL system based in Houston, which routes all their calls through this number.
When i asnwer the call it was somthing about bank account, i hang up and they call back
Apparently, this number is associated with a correction facility in California, but since I don't know anyone there, it's likely a scam, at least that's my conclusion as of April 4, 2017.
The automated call originated from Texas and was speaking rapidly, switching between English and Spanish, making it difficult to understand
Wish they would stop calling me
Although the number appears to be from Texas, it is actually associated with a California inmate, and despite blocking the number, voice mails continue to be received.
A suspicious call was received claiming to be from San Quentin prison, and the number was reported to the phone carrier
A call was received from 713-568-6986, reportedly from the California Statewide Inmate Family Council.
I've missed calls from this number multiple times, and upon returning the call, I was informed it was a correctional facility.
Not all unfamiliar calls are prank calls; some may be genuine attempts by individuals to contact loved ones who have changed their numbers or dialed incorrectly.
Apparently this phone number belong to prison inmate who call collect thru Global tel Link, you gotta press 5 to acept the call
This number is not a scam, its actually a call from GTL, the company that handles calls for California inmates. If you dont know an inmate and youre reciving calls from this number, you problary being scammed.
The automated message instructs me to press 5, but the frequent calls have become exhausting.
It's absurd to justify the actions of convicts attempting to scam people from prison; this call was a disturbance and an obvious attempt to deceive.
It's appalling that convicted individuals with excessive free time are attempting to scam the general public. The disturbance caused by this call was unwarranted, and it's clear that the individuals behind it are trying to justify their actions.
I recived alot of calls from this number, they say its a collect call from a state prison, its pretty scarey.
Receiving multiple calls from this number over the past few weeks, including one with a different associated number, has been frustrating; luckily, I didn't answer, but a message was left regarding a prison phone account, which I wish I could block
I initially received a call from this number a couple of weeks ago, followed by another call from a related number the next day, which I did not answer, and recently, I received two more calls that I did not answer, but a message was left regarding a prison phone account, and I wish I could block these calls.
Within a short span, I received two consecutive calls from this number, with the second call featuring a robotic voice leaving a voicemail that simply said 'please hold' before ending abruptly; fortunately, my phone allows me to block further calls and messages from this Texas-based caller.
A call from a prison number in Texas was followed by a redirect to an 800 number
They claimed to be calling from a prison, supposedly a collect call or somethin
I just recived a weird call, its 10:50 pm and I dont no enyone in prison, they keep calling me
Claimed to be a friend calling
I urgently need assistance in stopping these daily calls, which occur two or three times a day; I am considering changing my phone number, as suggested by Javier Esparza
I received three consecutive calls from this number, leading me to suspect a potential scam.
Apparently, this is a prisoner making the call, so stop asking who the number belongs to, its either a wrong number or somone you know trying to get in touch