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Harry wrote:
> 
> Jason.an@edtec.com wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone given a rational explanation regarding someone receiving
> > a "bogus" caller ID read-out when receiving a phone call? From
> > what I'm hearing -- the number listed on my caller ID box may not
> > be the person who is actually calling. I worry about someone abusing
> > this method to harass - or maybe having someone "set-up" for phone
> > harassment charges.
> >
> > Any info? <Jason>
> >
> > [[ Via EDTec Anon Remail Service <help.an@edtec.com> ]]
> 
> Jason:  You are exactly right.  Your caller ID may not be giving 
> correct information.  All attorneys and judges should take heed to this 
> warning!
> 
> CALLER ID has no integrity.  The information may not be accurate and 
> may be sent from another location entirely.  In the past couple of days 
> I have had numerous 999-999-9999 for phone number on my Id.  The caller
> would hang up when I answered.  I finally found out that it was
> Nationsbank collection services looking for a boarder whom I used to
> rent a room too.  The individual stated that he could change the number
> at will and make it say whatever he wanted.  I have also had calls from
> "George Washington" and "John Kennedy" with the dates as their
> birthdays.  In conclusion:  Do not believe what you hear and only half
> of what you see!
> 
> Harry


Oh -- that's just great! We have Nations Bank here in the Washington-
Baltimore areas. So if I receive a phone call, and my caller ID reads
"999-999-9999" I can assume it's a collections agency? Then again, I
don't owe anyone money. But this is disturbing -- just knowing that 
the "incoming" caller ID information can be altered.

I hope you called Bell Atlantic and reported this!

(Ken)