Intelligence For Life..........Caller I.D, Tricks............Tweeti   Author:  14754  Category:(Discussion) Created:(7/24/2008 10:08:00 AM) This post has been Viewed (110 times) Caller I.D. tricks Caller I.D.’s a great technology that lets you know who’s on the phone before you pick up. But is it always truthful? Not necessarily. According to the Associated Press, hackers have gotten into the system. And they can make somebody else’s name or number show up on your phone. It’s called “spoofing” – and it can be dangerous. For example, a spoofer could pretend to be your bank or credit card company, and ask for your PIN number or password. Or a spoofer could pretend to be your cell phone company, so they can get the code for your voicemail box and listen to your messages. So what can you do about it? Be suspicious! Never give out sensitive information to anyone who calls. Remember - your bank, credit card company, and utility providers already have your information in their computer. So, why would they need to callyou to get it? You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Show all stories by   Author:  14754 ( Click here ) Spring is coming