(800) 943-2189
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The phone number 800-943-2189 might be associated with NCIC Inmate Communications, which is said to provide services such as inmate phone access, messaging, and video visitation in correctional facilities. This number could potentially be used for activities like account setup, adding funds, and receiving calls from inmates. Although this number appears to be intended for communication with inmates, there have been reports suggesting that calls from it have sometimes been flagged as potential scams. Users might want to exercise caution when dealing with interactions from this number.
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User comments regarding the phone number (800) 943-2189 indicate it is linked to collect calls from inmates through a legitimate service, though some users express concerns about frequent calls late at night and potential scams. References to unexpected charges and unclear communication suggest frustration with the service's operations. Overall, the number is associated with inmate phone services, but may raise suspicion due to the nature of the calls.
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In area code 800, population and demographic dynamics remain diverse, with varying economic trends supporting a range of industries. As per public data sources, the region has evolved with shifts in consumer behavior and communication patterns strongly influenced by technological advancements.
Examining FCC complaint metrics for area code 800 from 2014 to 2023 reveals notable shifts in communication preferences. Wireless/mobile complaints rose, peaking in 2019, whereas wired complaints declined sharply post-2018. VOIP complaints maintained steadiness recently, suggesting a shift in communication modes. Complaints on call types highlight an increase in prerecorded voice call grievances, especially peaking in 2019, while live voice call complaints decreased after reaching a peak in 2017. Notably, no abandoned call complaints were reported in 2022 and 2023. Complaints related to telemarketing, unwanted calls, and robocalls peaked in the mid-2010s. However, by 2023, these complaint types had notably decreased, indicating changing consumer engagements and regulatory impacts.
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People are Saying:
(800) 943-2189 - January 12th, 2026 4:35pm
Reported as not spam through quick feedback
(800) 943-2189 - March 28th, 2023 10:54pm | Reported from Ashburn, VA
got a text saying someone requested to talk to me from jail and i don’t know the inmate.
(800) 943-2189 - May 12th, 2022 2:58pm | Reported from Gainesville, GA
Supposedly from a jail. I did not accept the call.
(800) 943-2189 - March 15th, 2020 2:41pm | Reported from Norman, OK
This is a call center that is used by jails all over the US. Just got a few calls from this number. On my voicemail was an automated three second message saying press three. I answered the next time. Ended up being from someone in jail.
(800) 943-2189 - March 28th, 2017 1:42am
Jail
(800) 943-2189 - December 3rd, 2016 5:50am
Not a scam. This was from a jail. I knew who was in there and knew that was the best place.
(800) 943-2189 - August 15th, 2014 3:56am
I don't know anyone in jail...?
(800) 943-2189 - February 23rd, 2014 12:13am
(800) 943-2189 - May 13th, 2013 4:02am
Not spam.
(800) 943-2189 - July 29th, 2012 11:51pm
DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A SCAM.BUT IF IT SOMEONE THAT I KNOW THAT IT IS IN JAIL,THEY NEED TO CALL A BONDSMAN.
(800) 943-2189 - April 21st, 2012 4:41pm
This was not a scam, and it was my boyfriend calling from jail
(800) 943-2189 - September 20th, 2011 1:49am
To NCIC: Your service, if you want to call it that, may be legitimate but your obvious cheap **** used of the name NCIC, as in National Crime Information Center of the FBI, and then profess a religious activity in the name of Jesus Christ is totally reprehensible. You capitilize on the misfortunes and mistakes of others and then take the name of Jesus Christ? Come on!
(800) 943-2189 - September 19th, 2011 3:47pm
This is NOT spam or a hoax but NCIC's choice of a name is an opportunistic play on names that makes it all look su****ious as*****. On top of that the way they handle the calls really ****s. So if you get a call you ought to follow it through as distasteful as it is.
(800) 943-2189 - July 17th, 2010 4:00am
Same here- got a call at 4:40am this morning from an inmate- sounded like he said Alan. Didn't answer the 1st time and was listening to the voicemail when they called the 2nd time. This time I answered but was so confused/out-of-it just pushed the ****on that said I would refuse the call. They didn't call a***n but I lost the rest of the night's sleep because I s****ed second-guessing myself and wondering if someone I know got arrested or so****ing and needed my help. I don't know any Alans (that I can think of) but like somebody else said, the voice was kinda ****led. I had to listen to the voicemail 4 times to finally decide that I think thats what it said. I'm glad I found this chatboard. I was feeling awful! I don't know anyone in prison and I certainly hope ***ody in prison knows my cell phone #! Is this a scam to get people to pay for a collect call? Call when they're sleeping so that they will think its an emergency and accept the charges? Oh- and I agree with Dan above- seriously, how does an inmate get access to a phone or computer at 4:40am?
(800) 943-2189 - November 11th, 2010 5:00am
If you have any questions, call 800-***-2189 and they should be able to answer them all. Most small, city holding cell-type jails leave their phones on 24 hours per day since they are arresting guys around the clock. Some jails deactivate their phones after 11pm and re-enable at 6am. Our customer service can try to listen to the caller's name, but often it is slurred, garbled or just an obscenity depending on the nature of the arrest and mood of the detainee. And yes, when a guy is in jail, he will try to call 20 times or so to the same number hoping to get through to friends or family to get him out ASAP. Remember, they have a lot of spare time and often the phone is in the cell. The prepaid accounts are generally $25 minimum payment plus a $4.95 one-time account set up fee (the lowest set up fee in the industry). You can get a refund of the $25 or remaining balance once the person is released. You can also recharge the account for no additional charge.I hope this information helps.NCIC
(800) 943-2189 - August 10th, 2010 4:00am
Hi this number is NCIC Inmate Telephone Services, basially it's a company that services federal and state prisons so if an inmate is detained they can make a call to a family member through their service.They called me as someone from my family was held on bail for some traffic ticket, so I picked up acepted the call they charged me 4.95 setup fee, and then 38 on my card and told me any outstanding balance can be credited back to me, I called today they told me I have 4.18 left of which 2 bucks is for them to process a refund fee! so I really am en***led to 2.18, can u believe these people????Unreal...
(800) 943-2189 - April 24th, 2010 4:00am
i missed 20 phone calls last night from them. I'm 19 college student and don't know anyone in Jail. Calls ranged from 5:29 am (PCT) to 7:32 am... 20 calls in that time span. Though they did leave a voicemail, the name spoken was ****led beyond recognition. Yet when i called them back, it was a recording with two options "set up an account" and "learn more" after about 15 secs, it ***g up on me. Iwent to the website and found no helpful information to answer the question: Who called me? How can i get the name of the inmate who attempted to call me?
(800) 943-2189 - February 20th, 2010 5:00am
I GOT A CALL FROM THiS NUMBER AS WELL. I AM STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON. IT SAID I HAVE A CALL FROM AN INMATE AND THEY WANTED TO KNOW IF I WANTED TO ACCEPT THE COLLECT CALL. THE PERSON CALLING SOUNDED FAMILIAR THEY SAID JOE AND THAT'S MY EXES NAME BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHY HE WOULD CALL ME OUT OF ANYBODY I HAVEN'T TALKED TO HIM IN OVER A MONTH.
(800) 943-2189 - October 6th, 2010 4:00am
This number called me, I ***g up. 30 seconds later it called me back. They were doing the same thing everyone else has reported, the collect call from NCIC. The second time it called me back I hit 3 to disallow further calls and all it did was just repeat what it was saying in the first place.
(800) 943-2189 - July 21st, 2010 4:00am
This is the inmate phone in Sumner County Kansas jail. The jail itself is located in Wellington KS. You can Google Sumner county jail to find out more including an inmate search if you think you might know who it is who is trying to reach you.
(800) 943-2189 - April 22nd, 2010 4:00am
These are calls originating from jails located around the US. Either someone you know was trying to call you from jail or someone misdialed your phone number. For more information, please see our website at http://www.ncic.com
(800) 943-2189 - June 21st, 2010 4:00am
Called NCIC and spoke to the operator and requested that they remove me from their call list. We'll see if that works. Last call came in at 3:55 AM. We don't know anyone in jail.
(800) 943-2189 - February 20th, 2010 5:00am
BRETT, SOME PEOPLE DON'T HAVE A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR KIDS AND EVEN AT THAT MAYBE THE SON RAN OFF. QUIT TRYING TO BE SO JUDGEMENTAL. IT HAPPENS!
(800) 943-2189 - April 22nd, 2010 4:00am
This is the Caller ID of the NCIC Inmate Telephone platform, so someone tried to call you from a jail.For more information, see our website at http://www.ncic.com
(800) 943-2189 - January 27th, 2010 5:00am
Really Tammi, you wonder what state and what prison your son is in? Great mom aren't you.....
(800) 943-2189 - June 21st, 2010 4:00am
What inmate has access to a phone at 4 AM? Fix your **** automatic dialing software!
(800) 943-2189 - July 30th, 2010 4:00am
This is a scam. They are getting people to pay for fake calls.
(800) 943-2189 - January 26th, 2010 5:00am
Got a call from this # at 3:15 am. *** is right!
(800) 943-2189 - December 1st, 2009 5:00am
i recieved a call from this number after midnight, but it was a collect call from an inmate..my son.. not sure where he is... it was on my voice mail cause i dont answer 800 numbers. wonder what state it is???
(800) 943-2189 - August 20th, 2009 4:00am
I got a call from this number at 11:48 pm! Same thing...Will you accept this collect call from ... Then the recording instructed me to press 3 if I no longer wanted to receive calls from this inmate!
(800) 943-2189 - May 2nd, 2009 4:00am
I got a phone call from this number and when it says this a collect call from....it doesn't say the name.
(800) 943-2189 - November 13th, 2009 5:00am
12:30 PM got a call on my cell phone; Collect call, will you except the charges from the inmate.
(800) 943-2189 - November 10th, 2009 5:00am
received 18 calls from this number s****ing at 4am.... ***didn't answer any of them.
(800) 943-2189 - October 24th, 2009 4:00am
They called at 12:30 EST.... who are these people
(800) 943-2189 - October 14th, 2009 4:00am
They called to my cell phone.