Truth in Caller ID Act

Caller ID Spoofing is Dead

Caller ID Spoofing is Dead

Is anyone in repossession or investigations still using caller id spoofing? Amazingly, the answer is yes. We talk with Repo and Investigation professionals everyday and some tell us they still use spoofing to verify and gather information.  Of course we all know spoofing is illegal. It puts you, and your clients, at risk for serious penalties. But beyond that, caller… [Read more »]

Auto Repossession Compliance

Auto Repossession Compliance

BellesLink’s Head Bell Ringer, Paul Kulas, gave a well received speech at the April 2013 North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) in Dallas on the issue of compliance in light of regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) and the Truth in Caller ID Act. Using a detailed slide presentation, Paul talked in depth about his view on compliance and what… [Read more »]

Spoofing: How it Violates the Law. Are you in Compliance?

Spoofing: How it Violates the Law. Are you in Compliance?

In this post I’ll go over examples that would violate the Truth In Caller ID Act of 2009. To start, let’s look at the law. Truth In Caller ID Act Of 2009: 1. “IN GENERAL- It shall be unlawful for any person within the United States, in connection with any telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service, to cause any caller… [Read more »]

An Overview of Caller ID Spoofing and the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009

An Overview of Caller ID Spoofing and the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009

In this post you’ll see how to be effective and compliant with the Truth In Caller ID Of 2009. The Law: Truth In Caller ID Act Of 2009. Wikipedia: “Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to display a number on the recipient’s Caller ID which is not that of the actual originating station.” The law doesn’t… [Read more »]