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Old 05-30-2019, 05:37 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Maybe there are reasonable arguments as to why blocking Caller ID is not malicious. Cops shouldn't get a pass on this though. If you're calling me, you know who I am and I do not necessarily know who you are. Cops should identify themselves as readily as anyone else, if not more.

There is zero argument (that I can think of) that lying about what number is calling is beneficial to society.

I compare number spoofing to using a proxy. At least when using a proxy, a real IP address is known, if only the proxy address. With number spoofing, there is no real number associated with the call. The spoofer assumes the identity of any number they want. Why this isn't illegal is beyond me, as that would imply there is some legitimate reason to lie about who is calling (impersonate other legitimate numbers). Why telco companies would facilitate the practice is beyond me, because it begs regulation and fines for non-compliance.
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