Can't block caller ID in Massachusetts?
Bruce M.
bkmarsh at feist.com
Sat Jul 13 02:37:42 PDT 1996
On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Sandy Sandfort wrote:
> On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Bruce M. wrote:
>
> > I've heard rumors that some carriers pull their ANI information from
> > CID thereby enabling you to block it just like you would the normal
> > signal. Other methods of remaining anonymous can be achieved by going
> > through long distance companies that don't pass on ANI information or
> > paying companies who offer you ANI blocking dial-throughs.
>
> Another way to defeat ANI or whatever is to call 800 numbers by
> using a pre-paid calling card.
It would still be possible for the LD company to just pass through
your information for ANI, although I wonder what percentage actually do.
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