Bill Targets Caller ID Spoofing

WASHINGTON, D.C. -  A new law, called the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2010, may soon target caller ID spoofing, long used by conmen but also legitimate professionals, including PIs and bondsmen. Caller ID Spoofing allows inaccurate information to show up on a phone call recipient’s caller ID.The Truth in Caller ID Act of 2010 allows people to block their outbound caller ID information. However, critics of the new law point out that the law does not make clear what legitimate uses of caller ID spoofing are allowed. The law does not allow any use... Read more