Page 4 July 11, 2013 Finance Don’t Get ‘Spoofed’ by Rogue Callers By Jason Alderman screen. Joe’s Sports to many people: Now you could account, late payment, pendingUnder the pretext of warningabout an urgent situation (breachedWhen caller ID first arrived onthe scene it seemed like a godsend Holly Park, Tri Park and ignore unwanted calls, whether summons, etc.), the spoofer will tryinsurance claim, missed jury dutyeasily identify who was on the line Advance in Junior Baseball or an unfriendly collection agency. or account information, supposedlyto coax you into revealing personalfrom telemarketers, an ex-boyfriend But as often happens, unscrupulous to verify their records. By Joe Snyder Carrillo. That was among eight hits by Holly individuals soon began manipulating the Often these are robocalls, where a recorded The Holly Park and Tri Park Junior Little Park in that inning for a 16-2 bulge. technology to defraud people by pretending voice asks you to stay on the line to speak League all-star baseball teams advanced in the Turner, Holly Park’s leadoff batter, went to be someone else. Their scheme is called to a representative or call another number winners’ bracket with District 37 Tournament three for three with two doubles and five “caller ID spoofing” and disturbingly, it’s for more information. Do not. If you suspect victories Saturday at Jim Thorpe Park in runs batted in. Long was three for three, perfectly legal in many cases. the call might possibly be genuine, contact Hawthorne. Tri Park downed Lennox 6-2 and with all three on doubles, with four RBIs. Here’s how caller ID spoofing works and the company yourself at the toll-free number was followed by Holly Park’s 21-4 thrashing Carrillo had a double and single and drove what precautions you should take to avoid found on your card, account statement or the of North Inglewood. in three runs. Traji Fultz was two for three being victimized: company’s website. Tri Park of El Camino Village, which also with single and a solo homer for one RBI includes players from Hawthorne, Lawndale and three runs. He also walked and scored and Gardena, used a five-run third inning in the first inning. “You should never reveal your full Social Security to down an always tough Lennox squad. North Inglewood scored two runs apiece in number, mother’s maiden name, credit card number, Highlighting that inning were back-to-back the bottom of the first and fourth innings. A home runs by Tony Yanez and Anthony Payan. run-scoring single by Saul Godinez was the passwords or other private information over the phone After Max Rovas and Brian Gonzalez walked, highlight for his team in the first as it closed unless you initiated the call yourself.” Yanez blasted a three-run home run to give its deficit to 7-2 before Holly Park scored 11 Tri Park a quick lead. That was followed by unanswered runs. Godinez went two for two a solo shot from Payan, giving Tri Park a and scored a run. Seiji Velasco had a hit, a For a very low cost, businesses and You should never reveal your full Social 4-0 advantage. After Daniel Herrera lined to run and an RBI for North Inglewood. individuals can use widely available caller Security number, mother’s maiden name, Lennox shortstop Michael Zambrano, Manee Carrillo was the winning pitcher for Holly ID spoofing software to generate calls that credit card number, passwords or other private Huerta singled. Daniel Villa then walked Park, which went on to face Tri Park last alter the telephone number and/or name which information over the phone unless you initiated and Anthony Uribe followed with a base Monday at Thorpe Park. North Inglewood, appear on the recipient’s caller ID screen. the call yourself. Someone possessing such hit, bringing home Huerte to give Tri Park which won its first game over Wiseburn 15-12 Police, private investigators and collection information could use it to gain access to a 5-0 advantage. Tri Park added another run on Friday, played last Sunday in the losers’ agencies have used legal spoofing services your existing accounts to withdraw or transfer in the fourth. After one out, Yanez singled, bracket against Lennox. Lennox won its first for many years. Others who might have a money, raise credit limits or snoop around stole second and third bases and then scored round game over Lawndale 12-2. legitimate reason to hide their identity when your recent activity, among other intrusions. on a single from Payan. HOLLY PARK MINORS, MAJORS making a call include domestic violence ID thieves also can use your personal Lennox scored twice in the bottom of the STILL IN CONTENTION victims and doctors returning patient calls information to open new credit accounts (e.g., fifth. Manny Beyrnapdino singled. One out The Holly Park Major Little League Baseball who don’t wish to release their private credit cards, mortgage or car loan), create a later, he scored behind back-to-back singles team was still in contention in the District telephone numbers. new identity or even obtain a job fraudulently. from Robert Ayon and Michael Zambrano. 37 All-Star Tournament with a 6-4 win over Beyond that, the lines of legality begin Often, you won’t even realize something’s After Anthony Gomez walked, Jose Gomez Lennox last Saturday at Carl Nielsen Youth to blur. The Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 wrong until a collection agency – or the IRS singled home Ayon. Sports Park in Westchester. Holly Park’s Minor prohibits anyone from transmitting misleading – starts hounding you for unpaid bills or taxes. Yanez was the winning pitcher, going four squad had a key 5-2 win over a very good or inaccurate caller ID information with the Another common caller ID spoof involves and two-third innings and allowing two runs Westchester team on Saturday and is already intent to defraud, cause harm or wrongfully hacking into someone’s voice mail account. on five hits (three of those in the fifth). He in the championship series, which started on obtain anything of value. Violators can be Many cellphone users never bother to set up struck out three batters. Gomez held Lennox Monday and, if necessary, continued Tuesday. penalized up to $10,000 for each infraction. passwords on their voice mailboxes. And, scoreless in his two and one-third innings in Holly Park faced Del Rey. Unfortunately, such penalties haven’t since many voicemail systems grant access relief. He allowed one hit, walked two and SENTS SIGN AT dissuaded many scammers. to callers phoning from their own number, a struck out three. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES One common scam involves spoofers hacker could easily spoof your number and With the bat, Yanez went three for four Inglewood High’s boys’ basketball team pretending to represent a bank, government gain access to your messages. with three runs batted in and two runs scored. had a good year by making the semifinals agency, insurer, credit card company or other Bottom line: You wouldn’t give your Payon was two for four with the homer and of the prestigious CIF-Southern Section organization with which you do business. personal information to a stranger on the two RBIs. Ayon was two-for-four with one run. Division IAA playoffs as well as the Southern They count on you being reassured after street. Take the same level of precaution Holly Park from Hawthorne took advantage California Division I quarterfinals and also recognizing the company’s name on your with strangers on the phone – or online. • of lack of control by North Inglewood pitchers had six players sign at four-year colleges--five in its five-inning mercy rule win. Holly Park of those at Division I. had a seven-run first inning and added eight All-CIF Southern Section first-team guard more in the top of the third. In the entire game, Inglewood pitchers combined to give Cincinnati. He chose Xavier over Mississippi Unanswered FinancialBrandon Randolph signed at Xavier in up nine bases-on-balls, two hit-by-pitches and Wyoming. Point guard Randy Onwuasor In the first, Holly Park needed just two hits head-coached by Tubby Smith. Questions? and 16 hits. will be playing at Texas Tech Universitiy, for its seven runs--those on two-run singles Three other players who will be playing by Tanner Griffin and Dion Turner. Holly Division I basketball include Nick Smiley at Park added a run in the second on a base Niagara in New York’s Buffalo area, center hit by Gerald Carrillo, and then eight in the Charlie Lockwood at Longwood and forward third highlighted by four consecutive doubles Jasmin Lackey at Citadal. Swingman Edward Can I really afford to retire? • Do I take a lump or annuity? from Turner, Justin Torres, Lamont Long and Scott signed at Division III Bethel. • How do I pay for college? • Where is my paycheck going? Are these the right investments? • How can I reduce taxes? We provide sound objective advice for a planned and secure financial future. Call us for a free no obligation get acquainted meeting. 310.706.4213 Eileen S. Freiburger, CFP • El Segundo Resident ESF Financial Planning Group Twenty-Nine Years of Experience in the Industry • www.esfplanning.com Dion Turner of Holly Park slides ahead of the tag of North Inglewood’s Saul Gondinez in Saturday’s District 37 All-Star Junior Little No commissions, no pressure, and no long term contracts. League Baseball Tournament action. Holly Park routed North Inglewood 21-4. Photo by Joe Snyder
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