New Beta: 123Spoof Lets You Spoof your Caller ID

on 4 Mar 2009 11:57 AM

** Be sure to read through the site's FAQ before you use this. Keep in mind you're calling through their servers so while the service is free you'll want to watch out for any potential long distance charges. As always with anything we blog, try and use at your own risk. **

Ohhh boy. This one is going to cause a stir in the BlackBerry community. I feel even more guilty blogging about this than I do Slydial. No blaming me for any trouble caused. And I haven't given this a go yet (keep in mind it's a beta so only try if you're comfortable with betas), so be sure to report back in the comments with your findings... The Beta for 123Spoof for BlackBerry is going to become 'official' tomorrow, but we got the inside word about it and you can download it and give it a go right now. Here's the company verbage on 123Spoof for BlackBerry:

123SPOOF Mobile is a revolutionary Blackberry application that gives you COMPLETE control over your phone calls, empowering you to change Caller ID, disguise your voice, record your calls, and more! All this is combined with seamless BlackBerry integration.

Best of all, 123SPOOF Mobile now lets you make unlimited calls for FREE. You don't even have to sign up or enter any personal information to take advantage of this amazing offer! What's the catch? When making free calls, 123SPOOF Mobile requires that you listen to a short, nine second advertisement. Users who want to take full advantage of 123SPOOF Mobile without ads can sign up for an account online or inside the app.

Here are a few of the major features that you will not find anywhere else or all in one place:

Go straight to someone's Voicemail. Don't feel like talking to some people? Just leave em' a message! Their phone never rings, but still shows a missed call from your spoofed Caller ID!

Record your calls and replay them straight from your phone. 123SPOOF Mobile also integrates with your address book

Spoof internationally

Local access numbers in 40+ countries

Spoof DIRECTLY from the app! No call-back needed!

Best real-time Voice Changer

For more information and to download, visit http://123spoof.com/mobile/

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105 Comments

Posted by Duddy Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Talk about a sick program ! I gotta give it a try !

Posted by slab0meat Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Ha, pretty devious stuff... I like it!

Posted by educatedathlete Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

This program is going to put the world in a frenzy. I'm sure its too good to be true. I'm dowloading it regardless. The government is going to have this program branned illegal within a week.

Posted by paulmike3 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Just what I always wanted - my calls routed through a 3rd party's system. As if it wasn't bad enough having the gov't listening to all my calls. Jeez. *rolls eyes*

Posted by yhwhsozo Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I went to download. But its saying in order to get a pin, i have to purchase minutes. I thought it was free to use?

Posted by six2one1 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

its riddled with ads when you call the main number (i heard radioshack) but it indeed works...i think the call recording feature would be of value

Posted by Xopher Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

From a business standpoint, I can see where part of this service could come in handy.

I forward my business line out to my BB when out of the office. That way, I don't miss any important phone calls. The {small} problem is either I wait to call them back when I get to the office, or I cann them right away and they see my cell number on their caller ID. With a program like this, I could have my SpoofID match my business number. My clients would see my business name and number instead of my cell phone number.

Posted by Law2138 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

You must purchase a 'pin' to use the voice changing and call record features. Just like paulmike3 said, "calls routed through a 3rd party's system" is a little too shady for me.

Not only are you plugging your info into their system, but people you call are getting their number tossed into the mix.

Its funny how there is a link on the 123Spoof page where you can sign up to avoid being 'spoofed'. Again, you must enter your e-mail and mobile phone number into the form which could take several weeks to process.

I do not trust.

Posted by gialoberry Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Has anyone tried this out

Posted by nsane1 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

This app rocks, it really works!

Posted by AgentScribe Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I picked up on that "do not spoof" list too. That's probably what they sell to Adam Corrola and party for Crank Yankers.

I do agree with the business app potential, having your contacts believe you are calling from the office.

The recording feature is interesting, but be wary of your state laws. Here in Florida, recording without consent is illegal.

Of course, you could just answer, "This call may be recorded for training purposes or quality control."

I'm interested in any other legit uses, such as calling direct to voicemail.

Posted by nsane1 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Just called a few friends from their friends phone numbers. You can totally use this to catch a cheater. Call an ex from her new boys phone # Holy crap this is a dangerous program. I do like the business number idea, I hadn't thought of that, except it says calls are limited to one minute (maybe that's international).

Posted by james_b Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

It works.. You just need to buy a pin to take advantage of extra features but you can make a two minute call with a spoofed number for free. Spoofing caller id is nothing new by the way..

Posted by alan8385 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

$10 for 60 mins??? I wish I could just pay 9.95 and be done with it. this would be neat if you didnt have to keep any type of supply of minutes

Posted by syb0rg Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I just downloaded the program, it asked if i had a pin number i punched in "no" it showed a box and i quote "you are in free call mode. Voice changing nad Call recording are not available. Go to Purchase in the menu to purchase a PIN."...

what does that mean? i thought you said was free.... lol...

Posted by smithwicky Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I think I will wait this one out. Sounds pretty cool but little shakey going through with it just yet.

Posted by rescque Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Two major bugs:
1) You can't place a call.. I get network communication error when used out of the box
2) When you say to use direct TCP in the setup you can't get out of it.. The only way to do so is to do a battery pull.

Posted by bnfken Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 1068 days ago

It can place a call. Read on to see how to set up the permissions and when you dial it needs to be in this format for your number and number to call: +1(804(whatever area code)10digitnumber. So here is the clearest example. +1(804)2129961. If your in free mode, dont select features that cost money. Also dont use long distance as it may charge you.

Posted by Mehmet Karaca Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Aren't most tasks that this program lets you accomplish illegal in, like, most of the civilized world?

Posted by Marine One Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

You need to set your Blackberry down, open the front door and wait for the feds to arrive. They know all and you're in deep this time.

Posted by alex1 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I just used it. I called my wife and set the caller ID as her mother. It freaked her out. I said, "this is God's phone" and her reply was, "That's the devil's phone".

If I pay for the subsciption service and make my voice turn female, and make it appear that I'm someone else on the caller ID - I don't know which one of us is more correct: is this app divine or evil?

Either way, wicked awesome.

PS - ads ARE annoying, for $10 might be a fun app for goofs with friends, but I would NOT use this for any business calls. That whole "honesty" thing is annoying.

Posted by yanksrule Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Just be careful or you can run into legal issues..

http://www.donotspoof.org/filing_a_do_not_Spoof_complaint.php

Posted by syb0rg Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

"The Coalition is not affiliated with any government agency"

Posted by dvst8 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Below is the part of the FAQ that worries me:

Using 123SPOOF, all calls to the continental United States are 16.67 cents per minute. To calculate your rate for international calls, enter the number you wish to lookup in the below form. Using a toll-free access number or placing a call through the web will incur 2 cent per minute surcharges. Calls originating from pay-phones and prisons will incur a 99 cent surcharge per call.

Posted by alan8385 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

Kevin, Do you have any clarification on this??? I dont want to have a GIGANTIC phone bill because of some BS

Posted by ramsfan3068 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

If you do the math, 16.67 cents per min adds up to 10 dollars for 60 min which is what they charge for using all of the pay features like voice changing and call recording...the free features should remain free

Posted by simek20 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I reside in Canada and dont seem to be able to use this..Every number I try is rejected. Anyone from canada have any luck? If so how are you entering the number

Posted by simek20 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

I reside in Canada and dont seem to be able to use this..Every number I try is rejected. Anyone from canada have any luck? If so how are you entering the number

Posted by crash2000 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

are you using the local access number?
+1 647-724-5790

Posted by jonp Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

I'm in Canada and it works fine for me - using the format: +1 (416) 555-5555

Posted by ads791 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

I get tunnel failed msg
All you did was put in the access #?
No setup required?

Posted by gregaurre Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1075 days ago

this app doesn't play nicely with the storm. bummer.

Posted by Anonymous1 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

works pretty good with mine

Posted by ddarvish Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

works great with my storm too

Posted by ads791 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

And got it working?
Where did you get a PIN from?
thanks

Posted by Given Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

i Get error apn is not specified...what should i do

BB Storm OS 109.
123Spoof

Posted by pmd5498 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

i tried this and it does not allow me to change my voice in the free mode that sucks :(

Posted by Dubkid420 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

According to their website use of this service costs an additional 16.67 cents per minute on top of your normal usage charges. That kind of sucks IMHO. Sorry...lol.

Posted by skunkd Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

just tried it, big FAIL so far lol. Hopefully they will iron it out i cant make a single call out without an error through 123spoof. keeps telling me invalid number

Posted by james_b Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

This works on the storm. Disable Compatibility Mode.

Posted by rescque Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

James,

Where is compatibility mode?

pete

Posted by skunkd Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

o ok working now, you have to include a zip code on the number you want to appear on the persons caller id.

also note, voice changing and recorded calls are NOT free only spoofing

Posted by azboricua Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

It sucks.

Posted by blingdogg Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

works perfect on my storm tested it on several friends lol

Posted by crash2000 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

http://123spoof.com/mobile/faq/

just a warning to people who think there getting this great app for free, theres a per minute charge, or you can get free calls ( 1 min) without the features ( The voice changer, and recording features are not available), after listening to an add..

just a warning...

Posted by Anonymous1 Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

Great idea but its not free like it says it is.. You can make a 1 min phone call but thats it.. I want to try the voice changer etc...

Posted by pogostick Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

Not working from Netherlands. Keeps complaining about invalid SSL certificates and invalid North American number ... duh.

Posted by joliva Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 1074 days ago

BE CAREFUL! THIS IS NOT FREE! THIS IS FROM THEIR WEBSITE.
"Using 123SPOOF, all calls to the continental United States are 16.67 cents per minute. To calculate your rate for international calls, enter the number you wish to lookup in the below form. Using a toll-free access number or placing a call through the web will incur 2 cent per minute surcharges. Calls originating from pay-phones and prisons will incur a 99 cent surcharge per call."