[thethirddegree]

My stepson works as a 911 calltaker in Florida. I thought that when a call comes in, the caller’s phone number appears on the calltaker’s screen.

[TexasNative2000]

The caller’s number does appear unless the outgoing number has a block set on it.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

They can ‘spoof’ the number.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caller_ID_spoofing

[Dr. Sivana]

I thought that when a call comes in, the caller’s phone number appears on the calltaker’s screen.

For $15, you can get an anonymous cell phone at the local Walmart and assign any name or area code you like.

[cuban leaf]

—I thought that when a call comes in, the caller’s phone number appears on the calltaker’s screen.—

Heck, back in the early 90’s we left two of out daughters home alone for a couple of hours (the oldest was 10) and one called 911 as a prank and hung up. The cops showed up and the two girls, thank GOD, had the presence of mind to hide in one of the rooms until the cops left. We saw the footprints in the snow.

I can’t remember the exact age of the girls, but there was a risk that we may have gotten “in trouble” for leaving them unattended.

We have not had a land line since 2003. They would have to subpoena cell company records now just to attempt a cell tower triangulation to get our location. Since there is only one tower near us, that might be a challenge.

[TheThirdRuffian]

“My stepson works as a 911 calltaker in Florida. I thought that when a call comes in, the caller’s phone number appears on the calltaker’s screen.”

It’s painfully easy to spoof caller ID and text message origins.

High school kids do it to pretend to have girlfriends break up with boyfriends, etc.

[silverleaf]

the SWAT terrorists are hijacking a phone number associated with the victims, to make the call look more authentic

This is not a mere prank call. It is a criminal act intended to cause possible injury or death to the victim and his family in the confusion of being stormed unexpectedly by armed police who are expecting to confront violent criminals

Fortunately Erickson was aware of this tactic being used, and supposedly had discussed it with his local police

That is why the guy(s) heading this up (and funded by TIDES foundation/Soros) have done time in prison for domestic terrorism- they are pros

[liberalh8ter]

It was my understanding (at least in the Frey case) that they're tapping into the outside phone line to make the call appear to come from the residence!

[driftdiver]

Its fairly easy to spoof the caller ID

[Navy Patriot]

My stepson works as a 911 calltaker in Florida. I thought that when a call comes in, the caller’s phone number appears on the calltaker’s screen.

Burner prepaid cellphone bought with cash.

[RobertClark]

My stepson works as a 911 calltaker in Florida. I thought that when a call comes in, the caller’s phone number appears on the calltaker’s screen.

It does. The problem is, anyone with a fair amount of technical knowledge can spoof not only the caller ID, but also the originating number. I'm not the sharpest tool in shed, but I know how to do it, and it sure isn't difficult especially if spoofing a cell phone (SIM cards are easy to clone).

[Gabrial]

The problem is you can go to Wal-Mart and pay cash for a pay by the minute phone. The number still shows up but it is not traceable.

[Secret Agent Man]

In these swatting attacks the phone number is spoofed to look like the other person’s number.

[Spktyr]

Caller ID can be spoofed and there are throwaway prepaid cell phones.