
The phone number 866-348-6231 is often thought to be associated with detainee services, particularly within ICE processing centers and in the context of immigration custody. This number is generally believed to be used for managing communications with individuals who are detained, such as arranging calls under specific protocols, adding funds to detainee phone accounts, or potentially facilitating legal communications. Given the sensitive nature of its use, caution might be advisable when receiving calls from this number to verify their authenticity, as there have been reports suggesting that it may sometimes be used inappropriately.
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566 Searches
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This number has been reported as spam 12 times, has been searched 566 times, and has garnered 46 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
User comments regarding the number (866) 348-6231 primarily indicate it may be associated with collect calls from inmates in correctional facilities. Many users report receiving multiple calls, often at odd hours, and some express concerns over possible scams involving requests for personal or credit card information. The nature of the calls appears consistent, suggesting a legitimate service for inmate communication, but confusion and unease remain prevalent among recipients.
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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.
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) 348-6231 - June 12th, 2021 2:58am
correction center - it’s someone from jail tryna call u. if u don’t know anyone, they prob got the wrong #
(866) 348-6231 - April 12th, 2020 2:57am
Idk
(866) 348-6231 - February 5th, 2020 1:13pm
Keeps saying it's from a detention center and has my credit card info even tells me the last 4 digits of it.
(866) 348-6231 - July 6th, 2019 3:52pm
DARLYN TRUJILLO
(866) 348-6231 - September 12th, 2018 7:01pm
Necesito recargar una cuenta en el centro de detencion de Giorgia y llamo a ese numero y no entiendo como hay que hacerlo
(866) 348-6231 - March 16th, 2018 9:55am
Not sure what to do I just hit end I’m broke at time
(866) 348-6231 - November 23rd, 2017 4:38pm
spam****holes
(866) 348-6231 - August 17th, 2017 3:25am
Spam
(866) 348-6231 - August 8th, 2013 5:05pm
(866) 348-6231 - August 8th, 2013 5:05pm
not. spam
(866) 348-6231 - August 8th, 2013 5:04pm
(866) 348-6231 - August 8th, 2013 5:02pm
(866) 348-6231 - August 8th, 2013 4:53pm
Its an Immigration Detention Center yes it is exspensive for them to call it takes money off their card if the ph even rings too long, if you wait til the end of the recording push "1" and it connect the call, they charge the inmates card unless you set up an account for your phone.
(866) 348-6231 - May 28th, 2013 6:22pm
Just a message in Spanish, which I don't understand. Called twice today. Unlikely to be a prisoner making so many wrong number calls for so long.
(866) 348-6231 - April 3rd, 2013 8:56am
(866) 348-6231 - January 5th, 2013 8:51pm
This is not a spammer it is a company that provides inmates a way to make calls to people. Don't ignore it. It is very expensive for them to call
(866) 348-6231 - May 30th, 2012 6:16pm
I also have received calls from this number it states it is from Tacoma Detention Center. I will not be anwering this call!
(866) 348-6231 - December 30th, 2011 2:51am
what nbr is this 866 348 6231? jail?where?
(866) 348-6231 - December 11th, 2011 8:02pm
This is a company that does calls from inmates in Federal Detention Facilities. It does not cost you any money! They have to pay to call you. If they call over and over, you probably know them... Answer it!
(866) 348-6231 - December 10th, 2011 7:55pm
hey what's up ,,, i recived a calls from this number 8663486231 . and i don't know why they just say ,,do you wanna talk with your family menber i just want to know where this calls come from because i don't even know if this number is from a jail,,, i know my brother is an jail ,but i'm still looking for my brothers his name is celio estrada, i'm worry about him
(866) 348-6231 - October 9th, 2011 7:26pm
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(866) 348-6231 - September 29th, 2011 5:39pm
From state correctional facility. ****** *******s. Dial the right number or your cards designed to get eaten.
(866) 348-6231 - July 13th, 2011 4:00am
this number is used when an inmate/detainee in a federal ins***ution calls you from a calling card. There is no charge for you to answer but very expensive for them If you get a call and its not for you let them know they have the wrong # because it just eats up their minutes on their card when they keep trying.
(866) 348-6231 - March 26th, 2011 4:00am
Hola daniel herrera i love u mucho and i miss you no kiero k te olvides d mi y avisame cual kier cosa cuidate y ojalá salgas*****to
(866) 348-6231 - March 13th, 2011 11:20pm
RECORDING WAS ON WHEN ANSWERED SAYING SO****ING ALONG THE LINES OF CALL FROM SOME CORRECTION CENTER. I DID NOT FINISH LISTENING I ***G UP.
(866) 348-6231 - November 1st, 2010 2:41pm
I also received a garbled recording call then at the end it seems to say its San Diego Detention Facility, press 1 to answer. Calls all times at night.
(866) 348-6231 - October 27th, 2010 4:00am
****miliano barena espereo papi ke estes muy bien te keremos y te extranamos tus hijos y yo porfavor echale ganas cuidate mucho te amo te nesesito k dios te cuide y te bendiga mi cielo te amo papi
(866) 348-6231 - October 27th, 2010 4:00am
****miliano barena espereo papi ke estes muy bien te keremos y te extranamos tus hijos y yo porfavor echale ganas cuidate mucho te amo te nesesito k dios te cuide y te bendiga mi cielo te amo papi
(866) 348-6231 - October 26th, 2010 4:00am
it's a free number so it shouldn't be billed to w***ver receives this call
(866) 348-6231 - October 25th, 2010 7:18pm
Calls my number 3-4 times daily! Answering ma****e always responds!!
(866) 348-6231 - September 30th, 2010 4:00am
i have a friend and he was in immgrations jail and this number used to show up on my caller id
(866) 348-6231 - September 2nd, 2010 3:04pm
4 to 5 calls per day. All ****ups when my answering ma****e s****s up.
(866) 348-6231 - August 14th, 2010 4:00am
some inmate guy is calling my cell like 9 times and I don't know how is this person. how can you figure it out without getting charge who is this person and why his is calling my cell?
(866) 348-6231 - July 24th, 2010 12:38am
Have currently received 5 calls from this number in spanish. would like to know who it belongs to
(866) 348-6231 - July 14th, 2010 4:00am
I got two calls today. I accepted it and it was a Mexican calling me. I don't even know any Mexican people from Decatur,Al.
(866) 348-6231 - May 31st, 2010 3:31pm
called from the state of Oregon
(866) 348-6231 - May 18th, 2010 1:25pm
I got a call from this number and all you get is a recording stating sho the message is for, NOT ME, and that you need to return the call immediately. No information is given to let you know this is a legitimate call.
(866) 348-6231 - May 16th, 2010 9:50pm
Message is in spanish. I was told by someone who interpreted the message that they were requesting my credit card info. I called the number from another line and discovered it was a service for collect calls for prisons.
(866) 348-6231 - April 5th, 2010 4:00am
they have been calling for the past two weeks, who are they and why they call
(866) 348-6231 - April 2nd, 2010 9:42pm
credit card fraud. saying my brother in jail and need my credit card to accept call. All prerecorded with my brothers voice saying his name.
(866) 348-6231 - February 25th, 2010 5:00am
I was called by this number twice and I would like to know who called me.
(866) 348-6231 - December 21st, 2009 5:00am
I was called by this number and I would like to know who called me.
(866) 348-6231 - December 7th, 2009 12:30am
Received 3 unknown garbled calls stating it was a collect call from an inmate at a prison. I believe this is a scam to get credit or personal information.
(866) 348-6231 - November 25th, 2009 5:00am
This number is from a company that provides telephone service to inmates in Federal custody.
(866) 348-6231 - November 20th, 2009 7:37am
Called at 5:28AM!
(866) 348-6231 - November 13th, 2009 5:10am
too late to called and i dont want accept this call