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Simply put the two calls have different return routes and by checking the header routed via the telephone network the companies could very easily trigger an alert on the operators terminal.

feel free to contact us for details, we will give you the details for free to pass along...]]>Feb 3rd 2009 1:59PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/Feb 6th 2009 12:08PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/
Fascinating..]]>Feb 6th 2009 12:41PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/Feb 3rd 2009 2:52PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/their actions caused people to be scared and embarrassed, property was damaged and hours were wasted by emergency personal. People who commit this crime should have stiffer jail sentences, no house arrest, no early release for good behavior, no light sentence for first time offense.

People who do this are complete losers! They should be charged with terrorism.
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So they know it's a VOIP. Big deal. The problem is the calls are coming in with false "return addresses"--if that was easy to find and block, I wouldn't be getting a dozen offers for Ro!!ex wathces and vi@gra pills every week.

It's a given that mom and dad can't watch a kid 24/7, ...
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Um, article said 18 year old. These 185 calls might be his "yeah, I'm finally free of the parents" party.]]>Feb 3rd 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/
SO a start and easy from a tech point to deal.]]>Feb 6th 2009 12:50PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/Feb 3rd 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/Feb 3rd 2009 4:02PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/http://www.switched.com/2009/02/03/new-911-swatting-prank-sends-swat-team-to-your-home/People are just STUPID and IRRESPONSIBLE.
It's NOT a joke when lives could be put in jeopardy.]]>Feb 3rd 2009 4:09PM