Re: [NTLK] OT - Caller ID

From: Larrie Easterly (larrie_at_larrie.com)
Date: Thu May 09 2002 - 23:15:05 EDT


>
>> Can caller ID's be spoofed?
>
> Yes, it can, if you've got the right device to pull it off. If you search
> for 'CID spoofing' or 'caller id spoofing' you will find a few pages with
> practical information Out There.
>
> The technique involves sending an 80ms pulse of 2130Hz and 2750Hz down the
> line and then transmitting a certain sequence which spells out the number
> and name of the caller.
>
>> Missed a call on my cell phone today. The messaging system showed a number.
>> When I tried calling it the computer operator said "You have reached a
>> number is no longer in service or has been disconnected". Go figure.
>
> Could this be someone you know who's playing a trick on you? Could it be
> a glitch of some sort somewhere? It takes a bit of preparation to pull
> this off, which is why I ask...

I doubt that anyone I know has the technology or inclination to spoof the
number. I know very few people in the 509 area code, Eastern Washington and
they are all my parents age. Will just chalk this up to interesting that you
learn.

Larrie

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