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Smartphone screen showing an incoming spoofed call from the fake number 07777 999999, accompanied by a red warning triangle and the text: “We’re not in the age of spoofing experiments. We’re in the age of spoofing infrastructure.”

Caller ID Is Dying. Long Live Caller ID.

Caller ID is no longer proof of identity. From spoofed mobile numbers to SIM swaps and grey-route attacks, the telecom trust model is crumbling. This post explores why caller ID can’t be trusted — and what telcos, regulators, and users must do to rebuild it.

How Scammers Weaponise Calm

A calm, professional voice... a few real transaction details... and just enough pressure to catch you off guard. This is the true story of a sophisticated phone scam I experienced ... complete with real audio ... and a breakdown of the tactics scammers use to manipulate trust, isolate victims, and exploit their targets. Even seasoned professionals aren’t immune... and that’s exactly why we need to talk about it.