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.
Such skepticism is warranted, given the suspicious nature of requests for money from unknown numbers, especially when claiming to be related to someone in prison.
Its a scam, they want you to enter your CC info, they say your account balance is low, i dont think thats true
Apparently, this was a prerecorded message about an inmate at a state prison in Chino, California, attempting to make a collect call, which prompted the recording to inform me that I had to sign up for a specific telephone plan to receive such calls, although they offered a one-minute free call, which I accepted, but unfortunately, the caller remained unidentified, leaving me unsure whether this was legitimate or a scam.
I know sombody in prison, but I dont no who, or where, is ther a way to fine out, thats my question.
Apparently, the call went through sucessfuly
The identity of the caller remains unknown
It is essential to exercise caution and avoid answering calls from this number, as it appears to be a scam and an invasion of private numbers
A call was received on my cell phone after 9PM, and upon answering, I heard a message about a collect call from an inmate at a correctional facility in California. However, the location was not entirely clear. Given that I don't know anyone in California, I hung up immediately. Further research suggests this might be a telecommunications company in Houston, Texas, that facilitates calls from inmates, which has caused me significant distress due to my estranged sons.
Since I do not know anyone in prison, it is concerning that my message machine received a call, and I hope I will not be charged for it.
The situation warranted little sympathy, much like the cliché of playing the smallest violin.
Global Tel Link is a contracted phone provider for California inmates, but they are also known to be rip-off artists, taking advatage of people in vulnrable posistions.
There is no known connection to anyone in prison.
Most likly, this number belongs to an inmate or thier associate, probably from the mens medium security prison in Blythe, CA, possibly from Chuckawalla or Ironwood State Prison
Today, I received a call from this number, which seems to follow a cyclical pattern, with a message claiming to be from an inmate at Avenal State Prison, but the caller ID displayed Texas.
For weeks, I've been receiving calls from this number claiming to be from a prison in California, though the calls cannot be completed, and I suspect it may be an inmate scam.
Verizon told me this is a scam and I should report it so they can block it
My experience with this number was unusual, as I received a voice mail mentioning insufficient funds, but not related to any inmate or my bank
I'm seeking information on who is making these calls to me
I am currently having the same issue, since yesterday, this number has been calling and leaving a voice mail message saying i have insufficient funds, or that my phone company doesnt cover these charges, there are three phone numbers you should lookout for, be careful.
A collect call was made, but no one answered, and the caller didnt identify themselves
I didn't answer the call from this number since I don't recognize it
This is a fraud, I call my phone company and they block the number and file a report, I dont know any one in prison
This number has been identified as a caller from California State Prison.
GTL is the provider of this number, which is used for inmate calls, and it appears whenever my husband calls from prison.
Repeated calls are being made from this number
The call is actually from a California State Prison inmate, if you dont have an account set up you will only hear the location
This number has called me twice in one day.
It appears to be a coincidence that the call is related to prison accounts, and it seems like a scam, as most people do not know someone in prison, and caution is advised when asked for credit card information.
In the past four days, numerous calls have been received from this number, asking to deposit money into an account to receive calls, which seems like a scam.
The origin of these repeated calls is unknown.