Imagine your phone rings at 4 a.m. and a stiff‑voiced operator says an inmate wants to talk. That's the classic pattern behind the 800‑943‑2189 calls that many users label as a scam. The service usually asks you to set up a prepaid account or press a key to connect, then charges per‑minute fees that add up quickly. If you have no relative in jail, hang up immediately and block the number. Report the call to your carrier and to the state consumer protection agency. Never share personal or banking information, and consider adding the caller to your phone’s block list to stop future attempts.
A call was received on a Sunday evening at 9:45PM from this number, claiming to be an MCI Operator with a collect call from a jail. The call seemed suspicious, especially given that MCI has been defunct for over a decade. This has all the hallmarks of a scam, and the number has been reported to the state's Attorney General.
For any inquiries, customers can contact 800-943-2189, and our customer service team will be happy to assist, as they are available 24 hours a day to help with questions and concerns.
Apparently, this service is unreliable. Despite their claims, they fail to identify the caller, instead pushing for account setup with a hefty non-refundable fee of $32.50. Essentially, it seems like a deceptive tactic.
After hanging up on the initial call, the number promptly called back, employing a tactic involving a collect call from NCIC, and ignoring the option to disallow further calls.
I got a call at 4 AM yesterday, and when i called back today they said it was some inmate tryin to reach me, but i dont no nobody in jail
Apparently, this number belongs to NCIC Inmate Telephone Services, a company that provides services to federal and state prisions, allowing inmates to make calls to family members trough their service, basicly.
This appears to be a scam, in which individuals are being deceived into paying for fictitious calls
This number is used by inmates at the Sumner County Kansas jail, located in Wellington, KS, and can be used to contact them, with more information available through an inmate search on the Sumner County jail website.
Apparently, this number is associated with a local jail, possibly related to a friend's criminal activity.
Someone is making calls from JAIL!!!!
Repeated calls, 2 or 3 times daily, requesting acceptance of a collect call from a correctional center on behalf of Ottis Ryan are denied, and an online search revealed disturbing information about the individual, prompting frustration at the frequency of these calls.
I got a call at 4:40am from inmate, sounded like he said Alan, i was confused and didnt know what to do, i'm glad i found this chatboard, it's probably a scam to get people to pay for collect calls
I received a call from 800-943-2189, which turned out to be my dad playing a prank by calling from his cell phone, but I'm curious to know if this number is legitimate or not.
The identity of this caller and their reason for calling remain unknown
It's unacceptable that an inmate can make calls at 4 AM, and the automatic dialing system clearly needs repair.
I contacted NCIC and requested to be removed from their call list, hoping it will resolve the issue
After researching this number, it was discovered to be part of the NCIC Inmate Telephone System, which is used by inmates to make calls
During the night, I missed numerous calls from this number, totaling 20, between 5:29 am and 7:32 am, despite not knowing anyone in jail. Although a voicemail was left, the name was unintelligible, and calling back yielded a recording with options to set up an account or learn more before disconnecting.
These calls seem to be originating from US jails, either somone you know is trying to contact you or somone misdialed your number, you can find more informations on our website.
To identify the caller when our service is used from a jail, the caller ID typically displays 800-943-2189; you can contact this customer service number for more information. Setting up a prepaid account requires a minimum of $25 and a one-time fee of $4.95.
They called me 3 times starting at 4am, i dont know any body in jail.
Inquiries have been made to identify the jail or institution associated with this number, following multiple calls received.
This number contacted my cell phone, supposedly from a jail, but I have no connection to anyone incarcerated and have no intention of paying for such calls.
People should refrain from making judgments, as not everyone has a close relationship with their children, and even then, circumstances can be complex.
I received a call from this number, which claimed to be a collect call from an inmate. The caller sounded familiar, claiming to be someone named Joe, which is also the name of my ex. However, I have not spoken to him in over a month, and I am unsure why he would be calling me now.
Tammi seems to be wondering which state and prison her son is in, which raises some question about her parenting skills, dont you think?
A 3:15 am call from this number is utterly ridiculous!
I received a collect call from a jail using the number 800-943-2189, which required a credit card or bank debit card, and the minimum payment of $32.50 was not initially stated
I received a collect call from this number after midnight, which turned out to be from my son, an inmate, though I'm unsure of his location. The call went to my voicemail because I don't answer calls from 800 numbers. Now, I'm curious about the state he might be in.
Frequent calls from this number, definately a fraude
