8662307761

It is not a scam.  My boyfriend was taken to jail the other night and since my cell phone doesn't accept collect calls this company was the one to call me. I had to pay a pre pay of either $25 or $50 I chose the $25 and he was allowed to call me multiple times and once I had set up the account he was able to talk to me after I heard my balance.  The first time they called they said you have a call from an inmate (and then he said his name) and then it took like 8 minutes at least to set it up and be connected over to him.  However, it isn't a scam it's someone you know in jail.

I got 2 of these phony calls yesterday (7/7/09).  They came in on my cell phone.  When I called back and got an operator, I told her that I knew no one in a dention center.  She said well you can just hang up.  I told her I had limited calls on my cell and was charged every time I went into retrieve my voice messages.  She said well then just fax us a copy of your bill at (866) 441-7285.  And, we'll re-imburse you.  Yeah Right!!  Are there really people that fall for this??  After I told her my nephew was a police officer in Phoenix, I never received another call.   Hmmmm??

i did not call them but i have an inmate in jail that tried to call me the first time to let me know where he's at and the operater lend me to this number to open a new account with Global tel LInk so i can recieve a call from my inmate. Is it really a scam?

This call keeps coming through my business line.  States that an 'inmate' is trying to place a collect call to me thru 'Global Tel Link'.  I researched their website and do not find them a credible company.  It's a SCAM.  Never give them any of your information.

we got several calls from this company and none of our friends, family or acquaintances are in prison. So I must conclude that it is a scam.

Attention people!
This is a company from people calling from jail they let the inmate record his own name of they don't do it you just would not hear it and you can make a 25 dollar payment with a credit card they will only take 25 or 50 if you want and you will then use that money to receive the calls it charges about 3 dollars for the first minute and cents from the additional so if someone you know got arrested and it's in jail they might be calling you but you may want to wait to hear a name you know because you don't want it to be a wrong number after you already paid if you don't hear the name is the inmate fault because the machine asks them to record their name


Here is the web page

http://www.gtl.net/



Phone number

1-800-231-0193



Billing questions:
Including: paying your inmate telephone bill, blocking
guidelines, etc.

Billing inquiry staff
Telephone: 877.650.4249
Fax: 251.473.4588

I just received to private calls I answere an a message said that an inmate @ Los Angeles County Jail is trying to reach me to call (866) 230-7761 and accept I was wondering if u call bk does it tell u the inmates name?? I have no clue who it could be???

We've been receiving calls from 866-230-7761 recently re: someone from LA COUNTY Jail trying to call.   I don't know of anyone who is incarcerated, so called the number to try to find out who is trying to reach me.  Customer Service Rep. claimed that they do not have access to information about who is trying to contact me.   I asked to speak to a supervisor; my call was disconnected.

I then googled number, and discovered scam information here (and elsewhere).

The what appears to be the valid site is here http://www.gtl.net/?Pid=13

Note that the first time you are called by the real Global Tel Link automated system, you are informed that the call is from an inmate at the correctional facility, naming both the inmate and the facility, and that the call may be monitored and recorded.  If you are told that they don't have inmate information you are talking to the fraudulent "scam" company.

Destination Prepay
A Service for Family and Friends
Family members and friends of inmates can set up an AdvancePay™ prepaid calling account for their respective telephone numbers using credit cards, money orders, checks or through Western Union. Calls that may otherwise be blocked can now be completed through GTL’s AdvancePay™ program.

Free Chat™ Feature
A first-time called-party can use the FreeChat feature with the inmate before the party is prompted to setup an AdvancePay account. The FreeChat service is provided only once per destination number. The automated operator´s opening message to the first-time called-party includes the standard branding announcement (that informs the party that the call is from an inmate at the correctional facility, naming both the inmate and the facility, and that the call may be monitored and recorded). Prior to being prompted to accept or reject that call, the party is informed that collect calls are not permitted to that number and the FreeChat and AdvancePay options are explained.

If the party accepts the call, GTL makes the final connection so the inmate and called-party can talk. After using FreeChat, the automated operator breaks into the call and begins the set-up process for establishing an AdvancePay account so customers can accept future calls.

Did not identify the caller

This not a scam, it is an imate telephone service that probly got the wrong number. they onl told you to give creidt card in fo if you wanted to recive call from an inmate

this number is a scam. i know someone who is in jail and i asked them if they tried calling me using this company and he said no. so they are just trying to take peoples money. do not give your information or accept anything

I recently started recv' these calls, so i didnt know what it was.. I immediately called family members to make sure they were ok.. It said  something about la county jail.. Anyway im done with that, they got nothing from me

i am receiveing automated call from McLennan cty jail requesting the acceptance of a collect call from an inmate.  I would like these calls stopped.  Help please.

its a scam.....
SCAM!!!!......do not give your cc number. do not hit any other buttons....JUST HANG UP!!!!

your  bank acount will be drained!!

THESE ARE BULLSHYTERS with no real life or purpose for BREATHING!!  ...................................   GO KILL YASELVES!!! stop trying to take from hard working people and go get a job.


it gives a different jail each time it dials a number. if u have no in jail..........DUMP IT!!!!

add your number to the do not call registry. takes a few eeks but it will work. and if u happen to have someone in jail....THE REAL CALLS WILL STILL B ABLE TO GET THRU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Global Tel is a real company but you are a liar. That is not their number and in no way should anyone give out cc info to receive a phone call. Nice try.

I have been getting calls from 518-243-6172 for a couple wks now-- is a recorded msg from Schen Co Jail--asking if I want to accept collect calls then press this #--or if not press this #-- except the # for not accepting is same as ending the call--so they keep coming at all different  times of day. If you elect to accept the call--they want you credit card or other pay method--This is annoying. I did not know any inmates at this jail--do not know how the hell they got my cell #--I am mad. I did call FCC and have been registered with do not call.gov since last yr.  The calls keep coming. OMG. I google the # -comes back to ACC National Telecom Corp--try to call them--you get nothing.does not ring at all. Bizzare.

I just rec'd a call from the same number, called Global tel, and they said that is a legit # - it's their prepaid call line. They told me someone had actually tried calling me (they can check their records), but couldn't tell me who it was or even if it was  a wrong number. So, while there may be a scam out there, at times, this isn't necessarily a scam.

this is REAL.  it's the billing dept for global tel link or something like that.  it's the billing dept for a company that allows inmates to call you.  you have to set up a prepay acct.  

it's legit, not a scam.

Recieved 1 call with hang up on my private number on 11/30, on dec1, received 3 calls with 1 message left.  I called the above number and they called me back, I told them in explicit terms to block my number and if they ever call again, I will pursue harrassment against them.

I am getting call after call on my cell from Hood County Jail inmate, I have no idea who is in that jail and could care less.  I just want to know where they got my number and to stop calling it.  I have put a block on it and they are still calling. How do you stop it?