Correctional Facility Calls: What to Do When They Ring

Summary — +17135686986

Risky
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.

Caller Categories

Scam
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Unknown
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Police Call
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Spam
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Callcenter

Caller Names

Correctional Facility
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Global Tel Link
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GTL
SCAM
Marvin johnson (aka JR)

Details

Location: United States — Texas
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.2

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Recent Reports for (713) 568-6986

17135686986 Scam Verizon

On 9/25/2013, I got a call from 713-568-6986, didn't answer and the voicemail said somthing about califonia correction facility, when I called the number back I got a disconected recording.

17135686986 Unknown

I recieved a call from this number on my cell phone, and it was followed by six consecutive calls, I didn't answer, and later that afternoon, I recieved another call from the same number, which I also ignored, and eventualy blocked the number, it was a harasssing experience.

17135686986 California State Prison (claimed)

I got a call on my cell at 10am and then recieved 6 more calls back to back, didnt pick up any of them, no voicemail was left, appearently its a call from a California State Prison, so I'll be blocking it

17135686986 J

I got a call from this number, but when i tried to call back, no one answered, very suspisous

17135686986 Unknown 713568698

The purpose of a call from this number is unclear, as it is unfamiliar.

17135686986 Police Call Call from a California State Prisoner

For those with loved ones in prison, this call might be worth answering, as it could be a legitimate contact, however, caution is advised

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A call was made at 7:30 pm stating that the call was not accepted and asking to add funds to an account by calling a different number, but the call was not answered due to the unrecognized number, and the number will be reported to the carrier to block future calls.

17135686986 Police Call High Desert Prison, Susanville, CA

A call was received from this number, which my message recorder identified as being from High Desert Prison in Susanville, CA.

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A call was made from this number the previous night, allegedly from a prison, but the caller's identity remains unknown

17135686986 Company GTL

Seem like CDC California state prison is asociated with this number

17135686986 Scam

Our whole family has been getting calls saying that one of our relatives is trying to contact us, but it's all a scam, they just want our credit card info

17135686986 Ca State Prison Inmate

A call was received from this number in the evening, allegedly from CA State Prison in Vacaville, but no message was left

17135686986 Police Call state prison (claimed)

Repeated calls from this number have been received, all claiming to be collect calls from a state prison, but the calls are consistently followed by hang-ups and repeat attempts.

17135686986 Global net- inmates way to call and bill you

Apparently, this number originate from a state prison, which I was able to confirm after wondering about it too.

17135686986 Scam

Repeated calls feature a recorded message stating issues with fund transfers to an account, requesting a call to 1-866, before abruptly cutting off.

17135686986 Scam

I was scared when i got the call, but thanks to your feedback, i know they are phony, and i can avoid them

17135686986 Unknown

After receiving a voicemail from this number, I discovered it was from an inmate at a California facility, despite not recognizing the area code initially.

17135686986 Unknown Global link

This number is a CA STATE PRISON INMATE

17135686986 Scam CA Prison System (scam)

Following a call from the CA Prison System about an inmate, another call arrived with a pre-recorded message requesting funds for the inmate, claiming the phone provider does not cover such charges, which seems like a scam.

17135686986 Scam Phishers

Today, a call was made from this number claiming account funds needed to be added, which appears to be a phishing attempt, and such activities are harmful to the country and should be reported to the FCC

17135686986 Unknown

Receiving a call from this number was a frightening experience for me.

17135686986 Global Tel Link

This number allegedly belongs to Global Tel Link, a provider for California State Prisons

17135686986 Unknown State Prison

A call was recieved from this number this afternoon, the voice mail said it was a State Prison in Coalinga, CA, and asked me to press a number to accept the call

17135686986 713-568-6986

This number is likely associated with a scam or potentially a government agency, such as the FBI or DEA

17135686986 Unknown Prison inmate

Upon answering a call from this number, an automated message indicated it was from a prison inmate.

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I get alot of calls from this number, they call back to back all day, i had to block it

17135686986 Unknown GTL

At 11:24a, I received a call from this number, but unfortunately, I have no information about the caller or the reason for the call.

17135686986 Inmate (claimed)

I got several calls from this number but didnt bother to answeer them because I didnt recognise the number, but then I cheked my voicemail and it was a call from an inmate at a state prison, which I would have taken if I had picked up the phone, but didnt

17135686986 Unknown 713-568-6986 Houston

The identity of this caller is unknown to me.

17135686986 Unknown

I got a call with no voicemail, no idear who it was, it was around 3pm

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