🔒 “Is this safe?”
Yes. Your privacy and safety come first.
• Communication is guided and structured so you’re not navigating everything blindly.
Just be real.
• Introduce yourself, keep it respectful, and don’t overthink it. Authentic energy always lands better than trying too hard.
💭 “Is this real or just for attention?”
It’s real—but it’s about intention.
You get out what you put in.
Respect, consistency, and genuine effort matter.
📲 “How do we communicate?”
There are multiple ways to stay connected:
- Letter writing 💌
- Picture mail 📸
- Email messaging (CorrLinks & GTL Gettin’ Out) 💻
- Phone calls 📞
- Video visits 🎥
- In-person visits 👀 (when available)
⏳ “How long does it take to hear back?”
This isn’t instant like texting.
Between processing and facility timelines, responses can take time—but consistency is what builds real connections.
💰 “How do I send funds for commissary, video-visits and/or phone calls?”
Federal Inmates:
Western Union —
- Go to: Western Union website or app
- Choose: “Send Money to an Inmate”
- Use these details:
- Receive Code: FBOP
- City Code: DC
- Account Number: Inmate’s Register Number (no spaces or dashes)
- Name: Inmate’s full committed name
MoneyGram —
- Go to: MoneyGram website or app
- Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Receive Code: 7932
- City & State: Washington, DC
- Account Number: Inmate’s register number
- Name: Inmate’s full name
State Inmates:
Download: ConnectNetwork (GTL) app or
- Go to: www.ConnectNetwork.com
- Create/Login to your account
- Select:
- State
- Facility
- Inmate (search by name or ID)
- Choose “Trust Fund / Commissary”
- Enter amount + pay with debit/credit card
