Can the average person called ID spoof either their landline or cell phone number to show unknown caller.

Question

I seem to get these unknown caller numbers all the time. I suspect they are coming from people that live in my neighborhood. I do not believe they want me leaving the house for some reason. Just last week two women appeared at my neighbor’s house and right when they left I received unknown caller numbers. I had blocked what I believe were the sources of the Unknown Callers and they stop just to test the theory. As soon as I unblock the numbers, I started getting unknown callers. However, when you pick up these numbers they appear to be debt collectors. There is always a hesitation when they call almost as if someone has to turn on the tape recorder after they know someone has picked up. In addition, when one of my family members lives the house we received unknown callers. Does anyone know why this is happening? What type of legal issues could result in this type of invasion of privacy? I believe that the source is a woman that lives in our neighborhood that works at a local financial company were I live. I believe that she is scared because she believes that I have stumble into some illegal activities going on in the neighborhood regarding a plant. I believe her and others in the neighborhood feel as if I will go to the authorities.

Answer 1

I think you may be experiencing paranoia.

Answer 2

I believe an account can get called ID blocked as part of the package.  Additionally, a land line can do a called ID block (*67) for a charge.  This does not work on wireless phones.  As far as legaliy, I f it is really bothering you, I woujld recommend calling a  lawyer.