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Avoiding Commissary Deposit Scams: How to Safely Send Money to Yuma County Inmates

Commissary deposit scams work because fake sites look close enough to fool you. If you're sending money to someone at the Yuma County Adult Detention Center, stick to official deposit channels and double-check the exact web address before paying.

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Avoiding Commissary Deposit Scams: How to Safely Send Money to Yuma County Inmates

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Avoiding Commissary Deposit Scams: How to Safely Send Money to Yuma County Inmates

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  • ✓ Type www.accesscorrections.com directly into your web browser (don’t rely on search results)
  • ✓ Avoid clicking sponsored ads when you’re searching for deposit pages

Prefer to skip the web entirely? You can deposit by phone through Access Corrections. Call (866) 345-1884 - it's available 24/7 and eliminates the risk of landing on a fake site.

Note: For tablet/Chirper deposits and emails, use www.inmatesales.com - and pay attention to tiny URL variations before you enter any payment information.

  1. Use the front lobby kiosk - Make a deposit in person at the Detention Center front lobby kiosk (cash or debit/credit card). It’s available Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
  2. Mail an approved money order or check - Send cashier’s checks, tribal checks, or postal/telegraphic (Western Union) money orders to Yuma County Detention Center Inmate Accounts at 200 W. Court Street, Yuma, AZ 85364. Include the inmate’s name and jacket number.

Online deposits are safe when you use official vendors and verify the web address yourself. For commissary, Yuma County lists Access Corrections at www.accesscorrections.com. For tablet/Chirper funding and emails, go to www.inmatesales.com. Always double-check the URL before submitting payment.

If Scammed Contact

If something feels off: Call the Detention Center at (928) 782-9871 to ask what deposit methods are currently considered reliable and to report the issue.

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