This has happened to me a number of times but it has just now, today, become something that maybe you all should be aware of. I can't be the only one with this capability.
A new client called me a few min ago to set up an appt. When the num came in I let my nifty little program decode it, I saw that it was a person named Bob Shell (all names and locations have been changed to protect the poor bastard that I'm talking about.)
I answered and we talked (all the while I'm looking up Bob Shell with the address that came up on my screen to cross ref it with big brother.)
It took about 3 min to come to an arrangement for an appt tomorrow. I gave him the intersection and wished him well, see you tomorrow.
Before I could hang up he said, "aren't you going to screen me? It makes me nervous when a provider doesn't screen me."
"As well it should my dear Bob. Is your full name Bob Shell of 2435 west grove st. City of Dallas?" Ommmm, yes it is how did.... "Are you a doctor employed at bayler medical, Burn unit?" Omm well yes I am, but I haven't even told you my name yet."
I know, you didn't. You gotta love Big Brother sometimes. See you tomorrow.
Next time a provider doesn't ask you for refs, maybe you should be concerned for a different reason.
OK now just because we don't ask you for information doesn't mean we don't already know how many kids you have. For all you retards that use a phone registered to you or your wife (yes her name pops up too,) I will know everything about you before you even say hello. I'm a safe bet though. I won't screw you with your own name, but there are plenty of others that will. Blocked Calls are decoded the same way. You actually have NO where to hide UNLESS YOU GET A HOBBY PHONE. It's the last of the days that unknown pirates can murk about in these waters.
I'm grudgingly for hobby phones. They are imperative for your protection, but they sure make my job harder. Guys, get hobby phones. Just because your wife doesn't catch you doesn't mean you aren't in serious trouble.