Earlier in this newsgroup it was reported that mass market calls were
> originating out of VOIP lines and giving nonsensical caller id numbers
> like 111-111-1111. (I got such marketing calls during the political
> campaign -- the Dems were so desperate they called repeatedly all day
> long with recorded pitches. It was a nightmare.) Anyway, maybe
> hackers on VOIP are able to slur callerID. It's strange that a number
> 555-1212 would be used since that's directory assistance, and I can't
> help but wonder the originator purposely set that number up to be
> seen. That is troubling.
Don't need VOIP to spoof caller ID at all. a standard ISDN PRI line, which most outbound call centers have, can do it easily.
[TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: But Lisa just asked a question; she wants an explanation of an ISDN PRI line. PAT]