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Don't rely on caller ID to identify a caller

As mentioned in a previous tip (http://www.tipstrs.com/tip/407/Fake-out-caller-ID), Spoofcard can be used to fake out caller ID systems. This opens up the possibility of phising attacks over the phone. For example, with this system, someone could call you and make it look like the call is coming from your credit card company or bank.

Never give out confidential information over the phone to someone just because they claim to be from some place with which you do business, even when the caller ID says this is who they are. Always demand some sort of verification, such as an account number, from them first.
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Rating: 100% positive, 3 total Votes
Categories: phone calling cards scams phising
Added: on Apr 28, 2007 at 6:54 am
Added By: may86

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I'm glad someone followed up on that "Fake Out Called ID" posting. Good for you!
– Added by an anonymous user on May 02, 2007 at 6:40 am
check out caller id spoofing from the zero group. $10 for 100 mins

http://www.thezerogroup.com
– Added by an anonymous user on Aug 21, 2007 at 7:26 am
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