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209
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No
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Active
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4 Complaints
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This number has been reported as spam 4 times, has been searched 209 times, and has garnered 25 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
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People are Saying:
User comments regarding the phone number (866) 230-7761 suggest it is associated with Global TelLink, a prison communications service. However, many users express concerns that calls from this number may be part of a scam, as they often receive automated messages without inmate verification. Common themes include frustration over repeated calls, suspicions about personal information theft, and advice to avoid sharing financial details.
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Area Code 866 Trends and Insights
The 866 area code covers a broad demographic region where shifts in population and economic trends are evident. According to public data sources, this area code has experienced varied economic development, reflecting in a diverse population with unique communication patterns. The demographic landscape suggests a mix of urban and suburban areas contributing to its dynamic economic trends.
Call Complaint Trends
In analyzing FCC complaint metrics over the decade from 2014 to 2024, notable shifts were observed. Complaints regarding wireless/mobile communication methods peaked in 2017, while wired communication complaints saw their highest in 2015, indicating varying consumer experiences. VOIP complaints reached their summit in 2019, highlighting newer communication concerns. Call types also played a role, with prerecorded voice complaints most frequent in 2019 and live voice issues hitting their zenith in 2015. Text message complaints came into prominence in 2022. There has been a marked increase in unwanted call complaints beginning in 2016, showing heightened consumer attention towards telemarketing, which maxed out in 2015, as robocall reports noticeably shrank post-2016.
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People are Saying:
(866) 230-7761 - May 22nd, 2018 1:04pm
Inmates calling gave this number18662307761 ifwewanted toblock call I just ***g up . They called a second time but I didn’t answer.
(866) 230-7761 - March 15th, 2013 10:48pm
SCAM/HARASSMENT If you call 866 numbers back, they can collect personal information from your phone record: name, address, etc. No Caller Information on ID. 866-230-7761 Global Tel Link. Automated message left stating that a prisoner is trying to contact us and if we want to speak to the person call back this bogus phone number. Night before we received two calls from: Riverside County 951-600-8865 Teleport Communications Group (TCG) 3075 Auld Rd. Murrieta, CA. 92563-2599 a private communications company near or at Southwest Detention Center. First time I answered, they ***g up on me. Second time, they did not leave a message. Law-abiding citizens, we know of no one in jail, at least not at this time. We will be reporting these calls to donotcall.gov
(866) 230-7761 - September 22nd, 2012 8:31am
Same call and I almost fell for it cus my ***** in jail!
(866) 230-7761 - June 15th, 2012 7:45pm
Don't answer! It's a scam.
(866) 230-7761 - October 26th, 2011 2:04am
Same as other reports-shows up "unavailable", VM said someone in jail trying to call me collect but my phone won't accept the charges, need to call Global Tel link. If selling minutes, they're on wrong track bc I don't buy minutes on my phone service. Gotten this 3 times in past week. So much for Do Not Call Registry.
(866) 230-7761 - July 3rd, 2009 4:00am
This is not a bogus number! It is Global Tel Link and yes it does come up "unavailable". All you have to do is go to their website and see that this number is real. My cousin was in jail and even though she was released we did receive a call from them. If you call this number it leads to customer service. All they want to do is sell you more minutes. FYI: If you created an account with them you can get your balance back! You have to put it in writing and it can take 60 days to process.
(866) 230-7761 - March 18th, 2009 4:00am
the call came up unknown caller and of course i didn't answer. i checked my voicemail from a different line and it said someone from los angeles jail wanted to contact me and for me to call 8662307761. i called the number and it gave me options to make a payment, i just ***g up. i'm so glad i looked up this number because i became worried that someone i knew was trying to get a hold of me. i've never been asked to pay to receive calls from someone that was locked up.
(866) 230-7761 - February 22nd, 2009 5:00am
HOW TO BLOCK:After receiving this BOGUS call, and googling the number (****ay Internet), I phoned my company, verizon, to ask how to deal with it.This may be helpful to you:The guy said to google www.donotcall.gov and check out that info.(But we are already on that list, so this 866 nonsense must bypass it.)Also, for $5 a month, we can pay to have calls blocked. If you're actually receiving 3 of these a day, that may be an expense you don't mind. Me, I'm just going to ignore these pests.
(866) 230-7761 - January 16th, 2009 5:00am
I just received a call as well... it came up as "unavailable" on my cell. That's a first sign that it's a scam. I googled the number before calling back, since my son is incarcerated. However, the REAL pre-paid numbers ALWAYS give the name of the person calling...in their own voice. I have filed a complaint with the FTC, first since my cell is on the do not call list, and secondly to report this scam. I suggest everyone do the same.
(866) 230-7761 - January 28th, 2009 5:00am
I bank with WAMU and they took $50 out of my account. I have no idea who they are!! I just googled them up and I am mad as***** because I don't know anyone in jail. I am on the line with them now to ask them how the***** they got my info. Needless to say, I have been on hold for forty minutes and no one is answering!!!
(866) 230-7761 - January 19th, 2009 5:00am
***ody has my cell phone #. Yet these a**holes called me 3 times this weekend.It costs be a dime to answer do I dont bother.How can we get these scamsters to stop calling ?
(866) 230-7761 - April 17th, 2009 4:00am
THE REAL GLOBAL TEL NUMBER IS 800 231 0193 THEY TELL YOU RIGHT AWAY IF ANYINE HAS ATTEMPTED TO CALL YOU FROM JAIL. DO NOT GIVE THE 866 230 7761 PEOPLE ANY MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
(866) 230-7761 - May 8th, 2009 4:00am
DO NOT CALL BAC**** SCAM SCAM SCAM!
(866) 230-7761 - October 19th, 2008 4:00am
i rcvd a call this morning from (866) 230-7761, stating an inmate was attempting to call. because no name was mentioned, i was su****ious. i googled this number to find that the number is a scam call. the real Global Tel's number is (800) 231-0193, and they will quickly check to see if any inmate has attempted to call you in the last six months. no one had tried my number, so i know i just got roped into the scam. THIS SCAM NUMBER WILL ACCEPT CC INFO, CHARGE YOU, THEN DECLINE TALK TIME WITH ANY INMATE YOU THINK YOU ARE ACCEPTING CALLS FROM. BEWARE. it's very sad that this scam is preying on those of us affected by incarceration. very low.
(866) 230-7761 - August 31st, 2008 4:00am
when you call the number back, it will give you options. one of the options is to set up a new account. you'll need a visa or mastercard to set it up. they give you a 25$ option or a 50$ option. it enables inmates to call you. it works like a pre-payed card.
(866) 230-7761 - September 26th, 2008 4:00am
This is a scam. I've received calls from two other 866 numbers telling me to call the 7761 number back to give them my credit card number. It's a way for people to steal your credit card number and nothing more. Don't even pick up your phone for these calls.
(866) 230-7761 - June 14th, 2008 4:00am
I have been receiving numerous calls .. stating they are from the steuben county jail.. they do not give and inmates name and i can not get anyone to anser when i pick up. its and automated recording and thats it..
(866) 230-7761 - August 12th, 2008 4:00am
WHO COULD BE CALLING ME FROM THIS NUMBER? I have heard stories of people connecting to the phone and then using the number to call long distance? Is this for real? I did not call back.
(866) 230-7761 - June 22nd, 2008 4:00am
keep getting calls from this number.. it's annoying and sometimes it's in spanish. who the***** is this, how did they get my number and why do they keep calling???? how do you make it stop
(866) 230-7761 - December 20th, 2008 5:00am
who is this? I know no inmates other than my ex sonin-law - I would not accept money to talk to him - much less pay money
(866) 230-7761 - July 30th, 2008 4:00am
I need to know how to set up the account so my friend and i can actually talk. not just The automatted ma****e
(866) 230-7761 - October 19th, 2008 4:00am
866-230-7761Glad I googled before giving them any money.Thanks for the heads up everybody :)solar
(866) 230-7761 - November 1st, 2008 4:00am
PLEASE QUIT CALLING ME!!!!!! YOUR A PAIN IN MY A**!!!!!!!!!! IM REALLY SERIOUS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!
(866) 230-7761 - February 1st, 2008 5:00am
Who the heck these people from 1-866-230-7761, says Global Telling? What the heck!
(866) 230-7761 - February 15th, 2008 5:00am
thats Global TelLink a prison communications company