> Why would a network operator allow caller ID to be so easily spoofed? Call centers want the ability to call "on behalf of" and are willing to pay for that. U

> Why would a network operator allow caller ID to be so easily spoofed? Call centers want the ability to call "on behalf of" and are willing to pay for that. Unless strict id verification is mandated by a regulatory body, even in the presence of a network-wide agreement the first to defect eats the whole pie. > But Amazon allows sellers <...> This allows sellers to cheat. Things like this allow for a secondary market of "amazon experts" to be formed, which brings sellers to amazon in particular. Again, revenue. > Is engagement the only metric that matters? Yes. Welcome to the world of enshittification.