<clauson@grics.net> wrote in message
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>I recently received a call, and the number that came across my caller
> ID was my own number (minus the name--it said 'Unknown')
> I didn't answer it, but I'm wondering how this is possible. Any
> ideas??


One way to do it is called "caller ID spoofing". The easiest way to do
this, that I know of, is to use a web site which offers this "service". You
establish an account with one of the web sites, call the web site phone
number, enter destination phone number, and enter the desired caller ID
display number. The web sites that I have seen offering this service charge
your account per minute. Just Google "caller ID spoofing" to find a web
site. The sites don't seem to stay up for very long.

I've heard some people allude that there is a piece of equipment or a
technique which would allow the knowledgable to accomplish this without
going through a third party. I don't know if that's true.

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Scott