Re: Can't block caller ID in Massachusetts?

["Bruce M." <bkmarsh@feist.com>]

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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