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Expert: - 3/11/2010


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Hi  a friend gave me this number and said that you can call it and enter a phone number to see if it was tapped    when you call the number a computer answers and says welcome to STAR AUTOMATIC LOOKUP SYSTEM  do you know anything about this or the company and is this possible

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I've never heard of this and have a very bad feeling that it is a trap and strongly recommend that you don't do it. It likely is actually a way to get your phone number tapped (though it's unlikely that it will really be tapped, but it's likely a scam so that the scammers can send you text messages and other communications via your number in the hopes that you will respond and then get charged a fee, etc.). From everything that I know, there is no such thing as Star Automatic Lookup, so I am hoping that you haven't done it. And please know that it is very very unlikely that your phone is tapped and is really not possible without your knowledge or participation. Why do you think it is? Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

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Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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