EXPLODING THE PHONE

Abstract

Investigation regarding new blue box disguised as a desk calculator. Response memo from FBI Lab notes that the it is the "most accurate blue box yet submitted" and "utilizes linear integrated circuits (operational amplifiers)... double sided circuit board, precision resistors, and transistorized switching."

Keywords

FBI; blue box; desk calculator

Notes / See Also

Obtained as part of FOIPA 1065071 (phone freaks).

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI File 87-LA-40637 on Teletronics Company of America. Contains memo to South Dakota FBI office replying to phone call, includes copy of one issue of TEL.

Keywords

FBI; Teletronics; Los Angeles, CA

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Additional materials released 2/25/2009 from FOIA appeal of FBI file 87-HQ-121189 on John Thomas Draper's first arrest in 1972. Includes GTE security memorandum with details on the Vancouver 4A switching machine. Corresponding field office file 87-SF-33313

Keywords

John Thomas Draper; Captain Crunch; 4A switching machine; FBI; 87-HQ-121189

Notes / See Also

See also: db365, db883

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Memo re Ninth Circuit case 75-1906 which appears to be a lawsuit against the FBI and Pacific Telephone for their violation of IOC laws while investigating a blue box case.

Keywords

blue box; FBI; Las Vegas, NV; lawsuit

Notes / See Also

Obtained as part of FOIPA 1034080 (blue box part 1)

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Excerpts from two FBI files regarding Anthony P. Glorioso. One (-80) describes 13 defendents who, together with certain telephony company long lines repairmen, conspired to defraud the United States of gambling excise tax and the 10% excise tax on long distance telephone service. [...] defendants attempted to conceal ... the existence and scope of their widespread horserace betting and other gambling activities by concealing their long distance telephone service through the services of telephone company long lines repairmen... the defendants secured free unauthorized long distance telephone service." The other (-70) shows how the FBI used records of NY Tel to determine that the bad guys made approximately 25 interstate telephone calls daily to telephone numbers in Cleveland, OH and New Orleans, LA.

Keywords

gambling; Anthony P. Glorioso

Notes / See Also

Entire file stored in basement.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 165-HQ-25 regarding Ralph Barclay's arrest

Keywords

Ralph Barclay; blue box; FBI file 87-SE-7373

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Correspondence regarding written complaint to the FBI Kansas City office that the telephone company had illegally tapped his or Joe Engressia's telephone line.

Keywords

Joybubbles; Joe Engressia; wiretapping; FBI; 139-HQ-3481

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI File 166-HQ-1765: Alvin Bubis, et al, portions concerning Henry Loman.

Keywords

Alvin Bubis; Henry Loman; 166-HQ-1765; FBI

Notes / See Also

This is sections 2-8 only; we also have section 1 in db888. We also have a more complete copy of the entire 166-HQ-1765 file in db886.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Portions of FBI file 166-HQ-1765 (a multi-subject file on the May, 1966 blue box arrests) concerning Virgil Salathiel, Gray Hoffman, and Carl Clement. Sections 6-9.

Keywords

Virgil Salathiel; Gray Hoffman; Carl Clement; May 1966 raids; blue box; FBI

Notes / See Also

See also db880.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 166-NK-553 regarding May 1966 blue box arrests.

Keywords

FBI; blue box

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 166-HQ-1765 concerning Alvin Bubis et al, May 1966 blue box raids.

Keywords

May 1966 blue box raids; Alvin Bubis; Al Bubis; blue box; FBI; gambling; 166-HQ-1765

Notes / See Also

FOIPA 1112042-000. Electronic form only. Combination of an interim release (section 1-5) and a final release (6-9). Note that this was for the entire file, not by name, and is the most complete copy we have of this file.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Collection of FBI files regarding Bernard Cornfeld, mostly about his blue box bust. Files include 87-LA-40513, 62-NY-14624, 62-LA-7594, 196-LA-16, 196-LA-16A, 163-LA-3676.

Keywords

Bernard Cornfeld; FBI; 87-LA-40513; 62-NY-14624; 62-LA-7594; 196-LA-16; 196-LA-16A; 163-LA-3676.

Notes / See Also

See also db380, db381

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 87-HQ-121189 on John Thomas Draper's first arrest in 1972. Includes GTE security memorandum with details on the Vancouver 4A switching machine. Corresponding field office file 87-SF-33313

Keywords

John Thomas Draper; Captain Crunch; 4A switching machine; FBI; 87-HQ-121189

Notes / See Also

See also db365

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Collection of FBI files regarding Thurl Gravitt and James Ashley.

Keywords

Thurl Gravitt; T.O. Gravitt; James Ashley; suicide; FBI; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX

Notes / See Also

Includes numerous newspaper clippings

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Portions of FBI FIle 165-HQ-1990 concerning Nathan Modell

Keywords

Nathan Modell; Nat Modell; Ken Hanna; Kenneth Hanna; blue box; FBI

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Portions of FBI file 166-HQ-1765 (a multi-subject file on the May, 1966 blue box arrests) concerning Virgil Salathiel, Gray Hoffman, and Carl Clement. Serial #1 mentions TARCASE.

Keywords

Virgil Salathiel; Gray Hoffman; Carl Clement; May 1966 raids; blue box; FBI; TARCASE

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file related to autovon cse

Keywords

Los Angeles, California; AUTOVON; FBI

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Serial #8 of the YIPL/TAP FBI file -- requested on appeal so as to get some additional file numbers that were originally redacted.

Keywords

YIPL; TAP; FBI

Notes / See Also

See also: db374

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI Kansas City Field Office file corresponding to 139-HQ-3481. Includes 1971 addendum regarding "Twilight Electronics" in St. Louis, MO.

Keywords

Joe Engressia; Joybubbles; FBI; Kansas City; Twilight Electronics

Notes / See Also

See also: db370

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

"June Mail" memo regarding Draper FBI monitoring.

Keywords

John Draper; FBI; Captain Crunch;

Notes / See Also

Attached to db367

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into a blue box at a Sheraton Hotel in Memphis, TN

Keywords

FBI; blue box; Sheraton hotel; Memphis, TN

Notes / See Also

Originally obtained under FOIPA 1065071 (phreak).

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into attempted sale of blue boxes and stolen FCC beepers.

Keywords

FBI; blue box; Miami, FL; FCC; beepers

Notes / See Also

Originally obtained under FOIPA 1065071 (phreaks)

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into use of a blue box in Memphis, TN.

Keywords

FBI; blue box; Memphis, TN

Notes / See Also

Originally obtained as part of FOIA 1065071 (phreaks)

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

"Control file" to coordinate information concerning an increase in illicit manipulations and entries into telephone communication systems by phone phreaks and phone sophisticates. Includes several memos from RFJ, WHS, and WOH. Includes interview with several Woodland Hills phreaks. Includes interview with Colin Chambers.

Keywords

FBI; blue box; Los Angeles, CA; Colin Chambers; Woodland Hills, CA

Notes / See Also

Originally obtained under FOIPA 1065071 (phreaks); see db949 for less redacted version. See also: db949

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into two individuals allegedly manufacturing and using blue boxes. Related in some way to equipment from Venice High School.

Keywords

blue box; FBI; Los Angeles, CA; Venice High School

Notes / See Also

Originally obtained as part of FOIPA 1065071 (phreaks)

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Referral from the DoJ Criminal Division concerning manufacture and use of blue box. According to source, blue boxes are "being used to intercept, without detection, telephone calls of high Government officials and that 21 unnamed U.S. Senators have purchased these devices for the purpose of bypassing possible wiretaps. One (redacted) is alleged to have stated he can get into NCIC through means of a blue box."

Keywords

blue box; FBI; senators; Senate; Department of Justice; DOJ; NCIC; Houston, TX

Notes / See Also

Obtained as part of FOIPA 1034080 (blue box part 1)

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Brief memo reporting on an impromptu meeting between FBI Lab personnel at AT&T security while at another conference on call tracing related to the FAA. Mentions "the appreciation of the Security Group of AT&T for the Bureau's work in recent gambling raids in California concerning a 'blue box' operation. He mentioned that he had previously offered to give a demonstration to Bureau representatives of various gambling paraphenalia which had been used to steal service from the phone company..."

Keywords

AT&T security organization; FBI; blue box; gambling

Notes / See Also

Originally part of FOIPA 1034080 (part 1 of the blue box FOIA)

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 92-HQ-4161 plus a few other smaller excerpts of other FBI files regarding Alfred Mones.

Keywords

Alfred Mones

Notes / See Also

Note much useful.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

New York FBI file 100-NY-180103 (seemingly also 100-NY-179649) concerning TAP and YIPL

Keywords

TAP; YIPL; Technological American Party; Youth International Party Line

Notes / See Also

Provides slight additional information relative to db374; it is not clear to Phil why this is a separate file than 100-NY-179649. I initially thought perhaps this was an HQ file but no, it's actually a NY file per the FOIPA cover letter. Weird. See also: db0374

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

AUTOVON demonstration at FBI Los Angeles field office in January, 1976, and other matters.

Keywords

AUTOVON

Notes / See Also

This is a subsequent release of the file; original is db0372.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file regarding Alan Tritter's political affiliations.

Keywords

Alan Tritter

Notes / See Also

Last entry in the file is from 1962. Cover letter says that some documents were referred to OGAs for review.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI File 139-WF-262 regarding Draper's claims that it was possible to intercept white house communications. Based on a May 11, 1977 Jack Anderson column that "Rep. McCloskey was advised by a constituent that he had developed a blue box enabling him to tap into secure WH telephone lines." Includes copy of news summary as well as a GAO memo regarding telecom vulnerabilities.

Keywords

White House; John Draper; McCloskey; McClosky; Jack Anderson; 139-WF-262; 139-HQ-4991; blue box; wiretapping

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 139-HQ-3481 regarding investigation of Engressia, Way, and two other individuals for phreaking.

Keywords

Joe Engressia; Joybubbles; Tandy Way

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 139-SF-188 on John Draper for eavesdropping. Corresponds to HQ file 139-HQ-4991.

Keywords

John Thomas Draper; Captain Crunch

Notes / See Also

Originally released as two interim releases, now combined

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 65-HQ-73591 regarding blue box arrests of multiple subjects in Montana, including Rudolph Rancuret.

Keywords

FBI; blue box; Butte, MT; Billings, MT

Notes / See Also

See also db743.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Keywords

Nathan Modell; Nat Modell; Ken Hanna; Kenneth Hanna; blue box; FBI

Notes / See Also

See also db881, which is 165-HQ-1990 for Nat Modell, and db921, which is 162-MM-341 for Kenneth Hanna. Alas, the main file on the Hanna blue box case at the Miami field office, 165-MM-592, was destroyed according to Peggy Jackson at the FBI.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI File 166-HQ-1765: Alvin Bubis, et al, portions concerning Henry Loman.

Keywords

Alvin Bubis; Henry Loman; 166-HQ-1765; FBI

Notes / See Also

This is section 1 only; we also have sections 2-8 in db889. We also have a more complete copy of the entire 166-HQ-1765 file in db886.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 166-ME-329 on the May, 1996 blue box arrests.

Keywords

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

San Francisco, CA portion of Los Angeles investigation of Bernard Cornfeld for blue box usage. Corresponding FBI files are 87-LA-40513 and 87-HQ-135272.

Keywords

Bernard Cornfeld

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

"Control file" to coordinate information concerning an increase in illicit manipulations and entries into telephone communication systems by phone phreaks and phone sophisticates. Includes several memos from RFJ, WHS, and WOH. Includes interview with several Woodland Hills phreaks. Includes interview with Colin Chambers.

Keywords

FBI; blue box; Los Angeles, CA; Colin Chambers; Woodland Hills, CA

Notes / See Also

This is a slightly less redacted version of db861, obtained 1/20/2010 See also: db861

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

John Draper wiretapping investigation

Keywords

John Thomas Draper; John Draper

Notes / See Also

Sections 3 and 4 of 139-SF-188, reprocessed on appeal, released 12/20/2010. See also db899

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Letter from Clarence M. Kelley, Director, Federal Bureau of investigation, to John D. deButts, chairman of the board, AT&T, regarding blue box interception of FBI telephone calls. "I am advised that information just developed and confirmed discloses a condition which permits any knowledgeable person using a blue box to intercept and monitor telephone conversations to and from the San Francisco FBI office, and other subscribers in that area. This is a most alarming situation and I request the full cooperation of your organization and its resources to assess the possibility for similar conditions elsewhere and to take immediate corrective action wherever they exist. It is requested that for purposes of this effort liaison with the FBI laboratory, Washington, DC, be established in order that I may be Advised of pertinent results."

Keywords

blue box; FBI; Clarence M. Kelley; John D. deButts; autoverify; verification; John Draper

Source

Anonymous

Abstract

Portions of FBI file 166-HQ-1765 (a multi-subject file on the May, 1966 blue box arrests) concerning Joseph Soldis.

Keywords

Joseph Soldis

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

This indicates that these three telephones are not currently being utilized by LASSOFF in connection with his gambling operations or that a system has been devised whereby long distance calls are being made from these telephones, however, a device is being utilized to circumvent the billing of these calls. [...] Cincinnati is attempting to determnine whether or not a system has been devised by LASSOFF whereby long distance calls are placed throughout the country, however no record or such call is recorded at the telphone company. If such a system is being utilized it would indicate a violation of the federal excise tax laws or possibly a species of the Fraud By Wire violation.

Keywords

gambling; Benjamin Lassoff; FBI

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Portions of FBI file 166-HQ-1765 (a multi-subject file on the May, 1966 blue box arrests) concerning Thomas Milton Boyd

Keywords

Thomas Milton Boyd; Thomas M. Boyd; Boyd; gambling

Notes / See Also

This was the second and third interim release of FOIPA 1086595. The first interim release was for some file other than 166-HQ-1765.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Background investigation into Walter Schmidt.

Keywords

Walter Schmidt; Walter P. Schmidt; FBI; General Telephone

Notes / See Also

We have electronic version only; paper copies sent to Bill Schmidt

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Full-field background investigation regarding Joseph Doherty, due to his need to access certain FBI materials related to his job at AT&T.

Keywords

Joseph Doherty

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

General Telephone and Electronics (GTE) employs a former Assistant Director of the FBI as its head of security; article alleges improper collaboration between FBI and telephone companies.

Keywords

William D. Griffith (head of security, GTE); General Telephone and Electronics (GTE): FBI

Notes / See Also

Publication date may be 1975 rather than 1974; two pages in our archive, one page in the paper

Source

An anonymous phone phreak

Abstract

FBI file 139-HQ-3481 on Joseph Carl Engressia, Jr. and two redacted suspects, concerning his alleged ability to intercept government communications.

Keywords

Joseph Carl Engressia, Jr.; Joe Engressia; Joybubbles

Notes / See Also

This is the David Price version which has a few more pages than the original version (db370). See also: db370, db587. Corresponding field office files are 65-MM-3225 (Miami, FL); 100-KC-13546 (Kansas City, MO), 139-HQ-3482, and 139-CG-205 (Chicago, IL) See also: db370, db587

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 139-HQ-4991 on John Draper for eavesdropping. Corresponding field office files are 139-SF-188, 139-LA-414, and 139-NY-397.

Keywords

John Thomas Draper; Captain Crunch

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file 139-HQ-3481 on Joseph Carl Engressia, Jr. and two redacted suspects, concerning his alleged ability to intercept government communications. Corresponding field office files are 65-MM-3225 (Miami, FL); 100-KC-13546 (Kansas City, MO), 139-HQ-3482, and 139-CG-205 (Chicago, IL)

Keywords

Joseph Carl Engressia, Jr.; Joe Engressia; Joybubbles

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

AUTOVON demonstration at FBI Los Angeles field office in January, 1976, and other matters.

Keywords

AUTOVON

Notes / See Also

A subsequent FOIA request released 3/17/2010 provided additional material. This is filed along with db372.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation of Twilight Electronics.

Keywords

Twilight Electronics

Notes / See Also

Corresponds to SL and KC field office files, but unclear whether they exist or not.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation of Technological American Party (TAP)/Youth International Party Line (YIPL)inspired by Pacific Northwest Bell and Seattle FBI office. Investigation suspended and then reopened in 1979 as file 117-NY-2905 for violation of Atomic Energy Act.

Keywords

Technological American Party (TAP); Youth International Party Line (YIPL)

Notes / See Also

See also: db0948

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file on Charles Pyne, Ed Ross, Tony Lauck, and others at Harvard in 1963.

Keywords

Charles Pyne; Charlie Pyne; Edward Ross; Ed Ross; Tony Lauck; Paul Hecke; Harvard University; MIT

Notes / See Also

This file is the result of merging several different FOIA requests and filling in some blanks.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into use of blue box in the Washington, DC area. Prosecution declined but subject made restitution to phone company.

Keywords

blue box; Washington, DC; Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI file concerning the May 1966 blue box busts.

Keywords

gambling; organized crime; bookmaking; Alvin Bubis

Notes / See Also

This is a merging (more of a slapping together, really) of multiple FBI files on different subjects in the same investigation, all under file 165-HQ-1765.

Abstract

Letter from John D. deButts, chairman of the board, AT&T, to Clarence M. Kelley, Director, FBI regarding blue box interception of FBI telephone calls. "This refers to your recent letter to me concerning the use of a blue box to monitor telephone calls in the San Francisco area. We are aware of this blue box capability which can occur under certain wiring configurations in our traffic verification trunks and less secure features are applied. The Bell System was alerted to this vulnerability sometime ago, and the security features to prevent it were disseminated. Unfortunately, due to a unique isolated situation in a particular switching office serving a portion of the San Francisco subscribers, the security safeguards built into the circuitry failed. This condition has been eliminated by a modification to ensure it is secure. We are conducting an expeditious review of the verification trunks throughout the system to ensure that they are compatible with our security recommendations which prevent unauthorized access...."

Keywords

John D. deButts; Clarence M. Kelley; FBI; blue box; autoverify; verification; John Draper

Source

Anonymous

Abstract

Blue box investigation in Dallas, TX and Norman, OK from 4/1972-9/1972.

Keywords

blue box; FBI; Norman, OK; Dallas, TX; Ray Oklahoma

Notes / See Also

Obtained as part of FOIPA 1034080 (blue box part 1). This case relates to the individual to whom Ray Oklahoma sold his blue box.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Los Angeles FBI file on Chic Eder, right up until his becoming an informant.

Keywords

Phillip Norman Ader; Phillip N. Ader; Phillip Ader; Philip Norman Ader; Philip N. Ader; Philip Ader; Phil Ader; Chic Eder

Notes / See Also

See also 100-HQ-477128

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Copy of several pages of 139-WF-262 (also in 139-HQ-4991) regarding Draper/McCloskey allegations of interception of White House communications.

Keywords

White House; John Draper; 139-HQ-4991; 139-WF-262; 139-HQ-0-2098

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI arrests 18 people nationwide for use of blue boxes; suspects were using equipment for gambling or personal business.

Keywords

FBI; blue boxes; Gilbert Lee Beckley (suspect); Bay Harbor Islands, FL; New York; Arnold C. Larson (suspect); Gerald Hay Kilgore (suspect); JK Sports Journal; Alvin Kenneth Bubis (suspect); 7517 Zelzah Ave., Reseda, CA; 8401 Sunset Blvd.; Harold (Buz) Mahan (suspect); Aero Methods Engineering Corp.; 9405 Sierra Mar Place, Beverly Hills, CA; Gray Hoffman (suspect); 212 S. Mariposa St., Burbank, CA; Joseph Soldis (suspect); 4812 Sharynne Lane, Torrance, CA; Carl Lovelace Clement (suspect); 9336 Lemona Ave., Sepulveda, CA; Robert Pelletier (aka Arthur Blake) (suspect); 904 A Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA; Wallace David Kies (suspect); Larry L. Simms (suspect); 4455 Rising Hill Road, Altadena, CA; Dr. Milton M. Birnbaum (suspect); 1237 N. La Brea Ave.; gambling; Los Angeles

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Credit card bookmaking ring prosecution. Contains some material on Bubis and lots on Hanna.

Keywords

Gil Beckley; Martin Sklaroff; Ken Hanna;

Notes / See Also

Corresponding field office file is 165-MM-594. Redacted subject is Beckley. We seem to be missing section 1, not sure why.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Original of FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Vol. 37, No. 11, November, 1968, containing article "Abusive Telephone Calls" by James A. Handloser, Security Manager, Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

Keywords

obscene telephone calls; abusive telephone calls; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Source

Anonymous

Abstract

Investigation into tapes and recordings made by NET&T, Bell of PA, C&PT, etc.

Keywords

TARCASE; gambling

Notes / See Also

This was generated by FOIPA 1125193-000 (F-251G) which was for Bell of Pennsylvania. See also 165-PH-698 and 165-BS-532 (db950).

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

1974 Phoenix, AZ investigation regarding blue box usage. Includes lab report describing blue box, with included note stating "He's got the whole world in his hands."

Keywords

blue box; Steve Wozniak

Notes / See Also

File is heavily redacted.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Captain Crunch arrested by the FBI after an informer sets him up. He is convicted, and forced to tell the FBI all about his methods.

Keywords

FBI; Captain Crunch; John Draper; phone phreak; blue box; AUTOVERIFY; AUTOVON; whistle; National Criminal Information Center (NCIS)

Source

An anonymous phone phreak

Abstract

Overview of how to use guard banding to get into the AUTOVON network.

Keywords

AUTOVON; guard banding; guardbanding

Notes / See Also

Author unknown; copy included in FBI file 139-SF-188 / 139-HQ-4991. Date estimated based on FBI file dates.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Collection of excerpts from FBI files 87-HQ-130192, 87-HQ-133306, and 87-LA-40513 discussing blue boxes that have the mysterious note "He's got the whole world in his hands" inside them.

Keywords

blue box; Steve Wozniak; Bernard Cornfeld

Abstract

Dallas, TX investigation into blue box usage. Includes mention of blue box with message "He's got the whole world in his hands."

Keywords

blue box; Steve Wozniak; Dallas, TX

Notes / See Also

Corresponding filed office file is 87-DL-23062.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

One-paragraph AP article stating that FBI raided four apartments in Washington confiscating a blue box.

Keywords

FBI; Washington, DC

Notes / See Also

Possibly related to one of our FBI files?

Abstract

2008 article based on review of Joybubble's FBI file.

Keywords

Joybubbles; FBI; Joe Engressia; AUTOVON; blue box

Source

Web

Abstract

Investigation into use of devices to circumvent payment of telephone charges by gamblers. "PELOQUIN advised that on July 19, 1965 Attorney, AT&T, New York City, had contacted the Organized Crime Division and advised that an investigation had been conducted by ... NET&T, Bell of PA, C&P T, and Southern Bell..."

Keywords

gambling; tarcase; black box

Notes / See Also

This is a subsequent FOIA of 165-BS-532 that skips sections 1A and 1B, i.e., photos. See also db922

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Report by an NSA employee regarding a "joint NSA/FBI" investigation into phone phreaks. Concluded that access to AUTOVON was possible via Alaska. "S22 is evaluating tape recordings of interviews pertaining to serreptitious AUTOVON access by Phone Phreaks and other similar items of COMSEC interest and will report all findings to the Chief, S11." From January 1976 interview of two phone phreaks with FBI in Los Angeles, CA.

Keywords

NSA; AUTOVON; FBI; Alaska; Los Angeles, CA

Source

NSA via FOIA

Abstract

Excerpt from 92-HQ-3051 serial #7. Contains an excellent overview of what layoff betting is and how it works.

Keywords

gambling; bookmaking; layoff betting

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Serials #53 and #54 of 92-HQ-3051. Serila #53 numbered page 14 discusses use of telephone company credit cards to cover the extent of their telephone operations. Serial #54 page C says "(redacted) Intelligence Division, United States Treasury Department, New Orleans, advised on August 18 1960 that he has recently received information that the (redacted) has discovered some type of instrument or device through which gamblers are able to make long distance telephone calls but circumvent the recording of these calls by the telephone company equipment. He advised that he received this information form an Internal Revenue Agent in Miami, Florida, and was under the impression that the Miami Office was familiar with the operation of this device and might have additional information regarding its operation. He advised that he is particularly interested in determining if such a device is in existence as he has been supervising an investigation of large scale gambling operations of such operators as Benjamin Lassoff and numerous others throughout the country and he had recently noticed that there has been a surprising decrease in their long distance telephone activity. He also advised that he has received information from a New Orleans gambler that the gambling circles have again been able to circumvent the telephone toll charges. (redacted) pointed out that approximately three years ago the telephone company was able to stop a number of employees from making a toll card without recording it."

Keywords

gambling; blue box; black box; Benjamin Lassoff

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

On January 23, 1963, SA (redacted) Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New Orleans, Louisiana, advised that on January 22, 1963, (redacted), a former employee of Southern Bell in New Orleans, concluded his testimony on both direct and cross examination. On cross examination, (redacted) admitted for the first time that he actually listened in on legitimate telephone calls being made to and from defendant (redacted) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and utilized information he heard during these telephone conversations to place bets on various race horses. After this admission was made by (redacted) Defense Attorney Guy B. Johnson again made oral motion that Government's evidence be suppressed because (redacted) illegally monitored legitimate telephone calls being made and received by one of the defendants. US District Judge Herbert W. Christenberry denied Johnson's motion.

Keywords

Myron Julian Deckelbaum; gambling; Southern Bell; IRS

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Excerpt from 92-HQ-4957 serial #10. Last pages: Count 1 of the indictment charges that from about November 1, 1952 and continuously until about July 31, 1959, Deckelbaum and the other defendants together with Albert E. Bagneris, Vincent J. Caminita, Simon Klayman, Frank Marino, and certain telephone company longlines repairmen conspired to defraud the United States of gambling excise taxes and the 10 per cent excise tax on long distance telephone service. As part of the conspiracy the defendants endeavored to conceal from IRS the existence and scope of their widespread horse race betting and other gambling activities by securing free unauthorized long distance telephone service, through the servidces of telephone company longlines repairmen, as a consequence of which no records would be made concerning the phone calls made by defendants..."

Keywords

92-HQ-4957; Albert E. Bagneris; Vincent J. Caminita; Simon Klayman; Frank Marino; Myron Julian Deckelbaum; gambling

Notes / See Also

We have the entire voluminous file

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Serial #8 of 92-HQ-4957. Page 5 mentions that "On Tuesday, June 27, 1961 Cincinnati Post and Times Star", a daily evening newspaper... contained front page headlines '3 local men accused: 13 indicted in betting ring; U.S. Jury acts in New Orleans; Illegal use of phones for Layoffs charged.' ... [Deckelbaum] was indicted by a FGJ in New Orleans for the illegal use of long distance telephone hookups to conceal nation-wide horse race betting and other gambling activities."

Keywords

Myron Deckelbaum; gambling

Notes / See Also

We have the entire voluminous file

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Los Angeles, CA investigation into use of blue box by Bernard Cornfeld. Corresponding field office files are 87-LA-40513, 87-NY-75490, 87-SF-35982.

Keywords

Bernard Cornfeld

Notes / See Also

File includes copy of 163-HQ-14206, an unrelated investigation of Cornfeld in 1966.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Serial #2 of this file mentions the Mamaroneck raid and 25 boxes discovered there.

Keywords

black box; Archie John Gianunzio; Mamaroneck, NY

Notes / See Also

Only serial #2 scanned

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into use of devices to circumvent payment of telephone charges by gamblers. "PELOQUIN advised that on July 19, 1965 Attorney, AT&T, New York City, had contacted the Organized Crime Division and advised that an investigation had been conducted by ... NET&T, Bell of PA, C&P T, and Southern Bell..."

Keywords

gambling; tarcase; black box

Notes / See Also

This is the first 100 pages including 1A and 1B serials. We have other copies of this file, see db950 and db951. See also: db950, db951

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Miami FBI file on Ken Hanna starting in 1964. "Captioned subject is engaged in bookmaking on a large scale on Miami Beach and North Dade."

Keywords

gambling; Kenneth Hanna; Ken Hanna; tarcase

Notes / See Also

Refers to 165-BS-532, the "Tapes and Recordings" case on pdf p. 200. There's gold in this file.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI breaks up 9 city bookmaking ring using blue box to avoid telephone charges.

Keywords

gambling; blue box; FBI; Miami; New York; Jersey City; Baltimore; Huntington, WV; Baton Rouge; New Orleans; Clarksdale, MS; Cleveland; Gilbert Lee Beckley (suspect); Morton Kane (suspect); Martin Skarloff (suspect); Kenneth Hanna (suspect); Nat Modell (suspect);Charles Lakis; Herbert Kaufman; Eugene Nolan; Sam Di Piazza; Joe Assad

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Investigation of Walter H. Shaw for FBW and check kiting.

Keywords

Walter H. Shaw

Notes / See Also

Corresponding files are 87-HQ-137138 and 87-MM-34168.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation of Walter Shaw for selling a device called a "Micro-logic" that was, in fact, a blue box. Corresponding field office files are 87-MM-34168 and 87-LA-41319.

Keywords

Walter H. Shaw; blue box

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Investigation into touch-tone dialpad modified to produce AUTOVON frequencies found in basement of a fraternity at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA.

Keywords

AUTOVON

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Use of blue box in Chicago in 1979.

Keywords

blue box; Chicago, IL; Scott Turow

Notes / See Also

Part of "blue box" FOIA request. Corresponding field office file is 196-CG-632. U.S. Attorney is Scott Turow.

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Portions of 166-HQ-1765 (a multi-subject file on the May, 1966 blue box arrests) concerning Henry E. Loman

Keywords

Henry E. Loman

Notes / See Also

We have multiple versions of this large file, and it's not clear where the pdf of db361 has gotten off to. It appears better versions than db361 are db888 (section 1 of Loman) and db889 (sections 2-8 of Loman). Allegedly, however, db886 is best of all. See also: db363, db880, db886, db887, db888, db889, db955, db1008

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

FBI raids financier's mansion, seizes blue box, arrests secretary.

Keywords

Bernard Cornfeld; FBI; blue box; Didi Valloton Biethild (Mrs.); Geneva, Switzerland; 1100 Carolyn Way, Beverly Hill, CA; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co (PTT); Grayhill, Inc.; Investors Overseas Services (IOS)

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Investigation into David C. Henny and the South Whidbey Island Telephone Company.

Keywords

David C. Henny; Whidbey Island Telephone Company

Notes / See Also

Corresponding field office file was 87-139996

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Multiple people arrested in Minneapolis for blue box fraud in an FBI raid which was timed to coincide with raids in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, and Cleveland.

Keywords

FBI; toll fraud; Minneapolis; blue box; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Cleveland; David Harvey Bremson; Brooklyn Park, MN (suspect); Martin Leibow (suspect), president Concord Enterprise Co.; Marvin Valencia (suspect, board chairman Concord Enterprise Co).; Lillie S. Autry (Mrs., suspect, president Smitty's Air Freight & Expediting Service); Roland Newsome (suspect, general manager Smitty's Air Freight & Expediting Service)

Abstract

The FBI announces the arrest of Stephen Owades, who is charged with violation of the interstate transportation of stolen property - fraud by wire statute. He alleged to have used an unspecified electronic device to commit toll fraud.

Keywords

FBI; Boston; Stephen Owades (arrested); Dennis Mollura

Notes / See Also

A press release (?) typed on plain white paper, and noted: (from New England Telephone, by phone, October 16 dm) at the bottom.

Abstract

Transcript from the National Wiretap Commission Hearings describes the process used to identify and prosecute blue box users.

Keywords

blue box; National Wiretap Commission Hearings; Neil Beller (div. atty., CTCN; Central Telephone Company of Nevada (CTCN); Michael Simon (special agent, FBI); FBI; Karl Berolzheimer (CTCN counsel); William Caming (AT&T attorney) AT&T; electronic toll fraud; gambling; Michael Raymond Tullis (convicted); Frank Joseph Masterana (convicted); Las Vegas, NV; Macon, GA; TTS-176 (pen register); Judith Dinah Douglas (convicted); Frank Victor Scaramuzzo (convicted); David Louis Goldberg (convicted); H. Jordan Rabstein (convicted); Bernard Cornfeld (convicted)

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Description of phone phreak "sophisticates" access to computer networks, including COMLINK and ARPANET. "S22 is continuing its investigation to verify the Phone Freaks' claims and is developing a technical database from which communications threat conclusions can be drawn." From January 1976 interview of two phone phreaks with FBI in Los Angeles, CA.

Keywords

NSA; FBI; sophisticates; ARPANET; Los Angeles, CA

Source

NSA via FOIA

Abstract

FBI breaks up 9 city bookmaking ring using blue box to avoid telephone charges; five people arrested.

Keywords

gambling; blue box; FBI; Miami; New York; Jersey City; Baltimore; Huntington, WV; Baton Rouge; New Orleans; Clarksdale, MS; Cleveland; Gilbert Lee Beckley (suspect); Morton Kane (suspect); Martin Skarloff (suspect); Kenneth Hanna (suspect); Nat Modell (suspect)

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

NSA memo describing phone phreak ability to use verification to tap telephone calls. From January 1976 interview of two phone phreaks with FBI in Los Angeles, CA.

Keywords

NSA; FBI; Los Angeles, CA; verification; autoverification; wire tapping

Source

NSA via FOIA

Abstract

MIT student arrested for toll fraud after an FBI investigation.

Keywords

Boston; FBI; toll fraud; Stephen Owades (arrested)

Notes / See Also

Also in MISC01-006 as part of MIT/Harvard research

Abstract

FBI arrests 2 suspects, searches residences of 3 others in raid to stop 9 city gambling ring using blue box. 3 additional arrested reported in error in earlier article.

Keywords

gambling; blue box; FBI; Miami; New York; Jersey City; Baltimore; Huntington, WV; Baton Rouge; New Orleans; Clarksdale, MS; Cleveland; Gilbert Lee Beckley (suspect); Morton Kane (suspect); Martin Skarloff (suspect); Kenneth Hanna (suspect); Nat Modell (suspect)

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

FBI arrests 16 people in 9 states and seeks several more in an interstate gaming investigation. Suspects are charged with various crimes involving blue boxes and interstate gaming.

Keywords

FBI; gambling; Los Angeles; blue box; Gilbert Lee Beckley (arrested); Milton Lee Boyd (arrested); Herbert Kaufman (arrested); John Owen Tyler (arrested); Henry Edward Loman (arrested); Samuel Green (arrested); Gerald H. Kilgore (arrested); Francisco de Nigris (arrested); Virgil Salathiel (arrested); Harold Mahan (arrrested); Carl J. Clement (arrested); Joseph Soldis (arrested); Robert Pelletier (arrested); Gray Hoffman (arrested); Wallace D. Kies (arrested); Larry L. Simms (arrested); Dr. Milton Birnbaum (suspect); William Ray Davis (suspect); Norman L. Rosenthal (suspect); Eugene A. Nolan (suspect); Alvin K. Bubis (suspect)

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Marvin V. Levy, 22, and William J. Waters, 26, both sentenced to three year prison terms for blue box fraud. They will serve six months jail and 2.5 years probation. Indicted in February following FBI investigations with Ohio Bell.

Keywords

Columbus, OH; Chillicothe, OH; Marvin V. Levy; William J. Waters; FBI; blue box

Abstract

FBI raid finds Philadelphia mob using black boxes and cheeseboxes for 8 state gambling ring.

Keywords

Philadelphia, PA; black box; cheesebox; cheese box; gambling; FBI

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Federal agents arrested four business executives in raids on an alleged nationwide blue box scheme. Simultaneous raids made FBI in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Cleveland, and Minneapolis.

Keywords

blue box; FBI; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Minneapolis, MN

Notes / See Also

Date estimated based on other records on same subject.

Abstract

Excerpts from an interview with Captain Crunch describe how he used a blue box to listen to telephone calls.

Keywords

phone phreak; FBI; John Draper; Captain Crunch; blue box; auto-verify trunk

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Four arrested as part of a multi-city raid by the FBI. More arrests are expected in Dallas, which has become a manufacturing center for blue boxes. These blue boxes were being sold as undetectable, but the phone company had discovered how to detect them. This information was kept secret to facilitate the raid.

Keywords

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); toll fraud; blue box; Houston; Chicago; Cleveland; Minneapolis; Dallas; Martin Leibow (arrested); Marvin Valencia (arrested); Concord Enterprise Co.; Mrs. Lillie Autry (arrested); Roland Newsome (arrested); Smitty's Air Freight & Expediting Service; Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. (SBTCo)

Abstract

FBI arrested 16 men on charges of interstate transportation of wagering information. Those arrested or sought for arrest include Gilbert Lee Beckley, Thomas Milton Boyd, Herbert Kaufman, John Owen Tyler, Henry Edward Loman, Samuel Green, Virgil Slathiel, William Ray Davis, Norman L. Rosenthall, and Eugene A. Nolan.

Keywords

Gilbert Lee Beckley; Thomas Milton Boyd; Herbert Kaufman; John Owen Tyler; Henry Edward Loman; Samuel Green; Virgil Slathiel; William Ray Davis; Norman L. Rosenthall; Eugene A. Nolan; Gambling

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

FBI arrested 16 men and sought four more in a nationwide crackdown on interstate transmission of gambling information.

Keywords

Gambling

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Brief file memo re FBI arrests of seven businessmen and women on 9/11/1972. Coordinated raids made by FBI in Houston, Dallas, Memphis, and Minneapolis.

Keywords

Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Memphis, TN; Minneapolis, MN

Notes / See Also

Publication date is a guess

Abstract

2 suspects arrested after multi-state FBI investigation released; judge dismissed charges because statute protects public, not phone companies. District attorney's office to file immediate appeal.

Keywords

blue boxes; Gerald Hay Kilgore (suspect); 7517 Zelzah Ave., Reseda, CA; Wallace D. Kies (suspect); Riverside, CA; FBI; gambling; Los Angeles

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

The FBI says it broke up a large bookmaking operation in 9 cities. 2 arrests were made and evidence was seized that would be used before a grand jury. Among those arrested were Kenneth Hanna and Nat Modell. Other raids included those against Charles Lakis, Herbert Kaufman, Eugene Nolan, Sam Di Piazza, and Joe Assad.

Keywords

Gilbert Lee Beckley; Kenneth Hanna; Blue Box; Nat Modell; Charles Lakis; Herbert Kaufman; Eugene Nolan; Sam Di Piazza; and Joe Assad

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

The North Texas area has been a hotbed of telephone fraud by blue box, including manufacturing of the boxes. Southwestern Bell and the FBI cooperated to arrest 6 people for toll fraud. Article includes statistics for costs and numbers of arrests.

Keywords

Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. (SBTCo.); blue box; James M. Vaughan, Jr. (sec. mgr. SBTCo.); FBI; Dallas; toll fraud; credit card fraud

Notes / See Also

We appear to be missing this document.

Abstract

The FBI said it had broken a large "credit card" bookmaking operation with raids in 9 cities. Kenneth Hanna and Nat Modell were arrested. Other searches were made on Charles Lakis, Herbert Kaufman, Eugene Nolan, Sam Di Piazza, Joe Assad.

Keywords

Gilbert Lee Beckley; Morton Kane; Martin Skarloff; Kenneth Hanna; Blue Box; Nat Modell; Charles Lakis; Herbert Kaufman; Eugene Nolan; Sam Di Piazza; Joe Assad

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Richard J. Krajniak, 22, Judith Maynard, 28 arrested for blue box fraud. Also charged was David A. Leone, 32. FBI seized 3 blue boxes.

Keywords

Richard J. Krajniak; Judith Maynard; FBI; blue box; David A. Leone; Ypsillanti, MI; Sterling Heights, MI

Abstract

FBI raids bookmaking operations in nine states. Individuals searched or arrested included Gilbert Lee Beckley, Kenneth Hanna, and Nathan Modell.

Keywords

blue box; Gilbert Lee Beckley; Kenneth Hanna; blue box

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

"FBI has arrested a 29-year-old man for the alleged use of sophisticated electronic equipment that allowed him to make long distance calls without charge."

Keywords

John Thomas Draper; John T. Draper; John Draper

Abstract

Interview with Draper.

Keywords

John Draper; Captain Crunch

Notes / See Also

Some good quotes. Part of db367 and db899, i.e., we obtained as part of an FBI file.

Abstract

History of John Draper and phone phreaking.

Keywords

John Draper; Captain Crunch

Notes / See Also

Lots of good background material on Draper's youth, but also many inaccuracies. Article is part of db367 and db899, i.e., we obtained it as part of an FBI file.

Abstract

Lengthy and famous article explains how the phone lines work in technical detail, with technical details of different methods of phreaking. Author interviewed serveral phreaks including Captain Crunch, Joe Engressia, Mark Bernay and a phreak who is given the alias Al Gilbertson for this article. Their histories and current lives are discussed at length.

Keywords

gambling; blue box; tandem; Las Vegas; Phillipines; Fraser Lucey; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (PTT); black box; 2600; phone phreaks; Joe Engressia; multi-frequency tones; Bell Telephone Laboratories; long-line trunks; toll switching offices; Captain Crunch; Dr. No; Frank Carson; Marty Freeman; Peter Perpendicular Pimple; Alefnull (phone phreak); The Cheshire Cat; toll-free loop-around; 4A switching machine; stacking tandems; phone tapping; verification; Memphis; University of South Florida; Los Angeles; General Telephone and Electronics; Seattle; Cambridge, MA; New York; MF Boogie; Number 5 crossbar switching system; phone tripping; band-six in-WATS numbers; AT&T; 2111 conference; Vancouver, Canada; Mark Bernay; Automatic Electric; Northwest Pacific Bell; computer hackers; FBI; Alexander Graham Bell (phone phreak); breadbox; Millington, TN

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Fine Arts 13 notebook

Keywords

Fine Arts 13; Charles Pyne; Harvard

Notes / See Also

Scanned in color to get best grayscale

Source

FBI via FOIA

Abstract

Captain Crunch released from prison after serving four months. Crunch says he has reformed.

Keywords

Captain Crunch; phone phreaks; AUTOVON; ARPANET; NCIC; FBI; John Thomas Draper; Mountain View, CA; blue box; whistle; 2600; tandems; 2111 conference; Federal Detention Center (Lompoc, CA); Lompoc, CA

Notes / See Also

Contains a great photo of a handsome Captain Crunch!

Source

Author Research

Abstract

"Due to the keen interest in Phone Freak activities, S22 has prepared a briefing covering the three areas reported in previous Weekly Events ... The briefing, which lasts about an hour, is scheduled for 9 April 1976 at 0930 and 1330."

Keywords

NSA; FBI; Los Angeles, CA

Source

NSA via FOIA

Abstract

Captain Crunch pleads no contest to charge of making long distance call to Australia; is fined $1000.

Keywords

phone phreaks; Captain Crunch; John Thomas Draper; Los Gatos, CA; blue box; multi-frequency signals; FBI; Hugle Industries, Palo Alto, CA; De Anza College; whistle

Source

Author Research

Abstract

Captain Crunch appeared in court represented by a public defender; his trial date was set.

Keywords

Captain Crunch Defense Fund; John Thomas Draper; Captain Crunch; FBI; phone phreaks; whistle

Source

Author Research

Abstract

Warrant issued for Captain Crunch, who is believed to be in Florida.

Keywords

Captain Crunch; phone phreaks; John Thomas Draper; Phone Phreak Convention; Miami Beach, FL; Los Gatos, CA; FBI; Captain Crunch Defense Fund

Source

Author Research

Abstract

Captain Crunch's activities and the investigation that led to his 1972 arrest.

Keywords

phone phreak; Captain Crunch; John Thomas Draper; multi-frequency signaling; British Colombia Telephone Company; General Telephone Company of California; 16382 Robie Lane, Los Gatos, CA; tandem; FBI

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

John Thomas Draper arrested, suspected of being notorious phone phreak Captain Crunch.

Keywords

Captain Crunch; phone phreaks; Los Gatos, CA; FBI; John Thomas Draper; San Jose City College; California Microwave, Sunnyvale, CA; tandem; 2600; whistle

Source

Author Research

Abstract

Letter written by 19-year-old Oklahoma College student relating his unfortunate experience being caught for electronic toll fraud.

Keywords

black box; telephone fraud; blue box; FBI; Letter from Oklahoma college student

Notes / See Also

Probably originally attached to db823; date taken from that document. I sheet of paper, both sides.

Abstract

Describes arrest of Larry L. Simms, electronics engineer at JPL, Dr. Milton Birmbaum, Gerald Kilgore, Harold "Buz" Mahan, and others as part of the May 1966 raids.

Keywords

FBI; Larry Simms; Milton Birmbaum; Gerald Kilgore; Harold Mahan

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Article describing an anonymous caller who phoned the Associated Press to ask about Rudolph R. Loew, a phone phreak who had been arrested by the FBI on charges of making fraudulent calls. The anonymous caller said he himself was a phone phreak and demonstrated his ability to make a call routed through Europe.

Keywords

Rudolph R. Loew; blue box

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Three men are indicted for unauthorized access to government and PacBell computers.

Keywords

computer hackers; San Jose, CA; Pacific Bell; wiretapping; FBI; Robert Gilligan (suspect); San Francisco, CA; Mark Lottor (suspect); Menlo Park, CA; Kevin Poulsen (suspect); Los Angeles, CA; United States Army MASNet Computer Network; Ferdinand Marcos; Soviet Consulate; GTE Corp.; Sun Microsystems, Inc.; Mountain View, CA; SRI International, Inc.; internet; Milnet; Pentagon; Jack Hancock (VP, Pacific Bell); Bell Communications Research, Inc.

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Federal agents arrested four in raids on an alleged nationwide "blue box" scheme to make free long distance calls. Raids took place by the FBI in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Cleveland,and Minneapolis. Those arrested include Martin Leibow, Marvin Valencia, Mrs. Lillie S. Autry, and Roland Newsome.

Keywords

Martin Leibow; Marvin Valencia; Concord Enterprise Co.; Mrs. Lillie S. Autry; Roland Newsome; Smitty's Airfreight and Expediting Service; Blue Box; Bell Telephone Co.

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

Joe Engressia, a blind student at the University of South Florida, is temporarily suspended for whistling his way to free calls. The FBI ruled, however, that no federal statute had been violated.

Keywords

Joe Engressia; Harold L. Hawkins; General Telephone Co.

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

James Chochos, 41, arrested for blue box fraud, possession of stolen property, and grand theft. Chochos linked to burglaries as well as blue box use and is also being investigated by the FBI.

Keywords

James Chochos; blue box; Redwood City, CA

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

10 persons indicted in blue box bust in Billings, MT.

Keywords

Burleigh K. Allen; Robert Seitz; Sandra Byrd Newberg; Rudolph Rancuret; Leslie Rudolph; John M. Reed (FBI Special Agent); Nellie Zuidema; Alfred Bowman; Kenneth Russell Anderson; Carl Snyder; E. Andy Seitz

Source

Newspaper Archive

Abstract

John Draper sentenced after a plea bargain that allowed him to get his computer back.

Keywords

Stroudsburg, PA; John Draper; Captain Crunch; Bell Telephone; FBI; Larry Weiss (Receiving Studios); Berkeley, CA; Lenwood Stephens (UBC Grain Co.); Philadelphia, PA

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Marvin Valencia, Martin Liebow, Lillie S. Autry, Ronald Newsome, and James J. Headen arrested for blue box fraud.

Keywords

Marvin Valencia; Martin Liebow; Lillie S. Autry; Ronald Newsome; James J. Headen; Dallas, TX; FBI; blue box

Abstract

Martin Liebow, Marvin Valencia, Lillie S. Autry, and Roland Newsome arrested for blue box fraud.

Keywords

Martin Liebow; Marvin Valencia; Lillie S. Autry; Roland Newsome; blue box; FBI

Abstract

Captain Crunch interviewed about his troubles with the telephone company and law enforcement, and his notions about what is going on in the phone system, including a surveillance system being tested in Iowa.

Keywords

Captain Crunch; John Draper; phone phreaks; blue box; AT&T; conference bridge; auto-verify; autoverify; verification; Bell Labs; CIA; FBI; scanning; black box; red box; Phone Phreak Defense Phund; Iowa; REMOBS

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Michael William Clegg, 33, charged with blue box fraud. Simultaneous raids made in Dallas, Chicago, Cleveland, and Minneapolis.

Keywords

Michael William Clegg,; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Cleveland, OH; Minneapolis, MN; blue box; FBI

Notes / See Also

Year on date unreadable but Clegg was picked up as part of the September 1972 raids, so date shown reflects this.

Abstract

Lengthy TWX memo from AT&T Press Relations to all Bell system news personnel regarding a series of three articles that appeared September 26-28, 1976 in the Charlotte Observer critical of Bell System. Discusses privacy, wiretapping, electronic toll fraud, security organization, supervisory observing, service observing.

Keywords

toll fraud; William P. Mullane; blue box; wiretapping; FBI

Abstract

Overview article on phone phreaking, including a nice photo of the suitcase blue box. Includes lengthy interview with Hershchel Peters. Mentions Diversified Management and Krajniak and Leone.

Keywords

William P. Mullane, Jr.; Michigan State University; credit card fraud; Herschel Peters (Security Supervisor, Toll Fraud, MB); Michigan Bell Telephone; blue box; black box; Pic Wagner (Public Relations Chief, MB); Diversified Management; FBI; David Leone (arrested); Richard J. Krajniak (arrested)

Notes / See Also

Photos by Joe Kirby

Abstract

Bernard Cornfeld convicted of using two blue boxes to defraud the telephone company on long distance calls.

Keywords

Bernard Cornfeld (convicted); Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (PTT); blue box; Investors Overseas Services (IOS); Beverly Hills, CA; London; Geneva, FBI; 1100 Caroly Way, Beverly HIlls, CA

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Interview with John Draper right after he was released from Lompoc prison. Discusses history of phone phreaking, his arrests, and his motivations.

Keywords

R. R. Rezak; Captain Crunch; John Draper; whistle; Lompoc, CA; AUTOVON; ARPANET; FBI; NCIC; 2600; tandems; blue box; Bethlehem, PA

Notes / See Also

Originally published in the Chicago Tribune, per note at top of article. Originally in the index as db091. "Gorner" is actually "Garner". See also: db091

Abstract

Overview of phone phreaking and John Draper's involvement in it. Discusses Denny and Jim and provides some good background info. Includes great photo of a clean-shaven Draper.

Keywords

Captain Crunch; John T. Draper; Lompoc, CA; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (PTT); phone phreaks; Joseph Doherty; American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT); Denny (friend of Draper); Jim (friend of Draper); whistle; blue box; San Francisco, CA; Cheshire Cat (phone phreak); Peter Perpendicular Pimple (phone phreak); FBI; CIA; black box;

Abstract

Blue box use has moved from phone phreaks to the well to do. Article describes how a blue box works, also a basic description of black box, red box and cheesebox. Also describes the process the telephone company uses to determine that a customer is using a blue box.

Keywords

Lainie Kazan (convicted); Bob Cummings (suspect); blue box; phone phreaks; William Caming (attorney, AT&T); American Telephone & Telegraph Company; John E. Miller (GM, NYTCo); New York Telephone Company (NYTCo); FBI; Dallas; Houston; Chicago; Cleveland; Hekemian Dialed Number Recorder; Hekemian Laboratories, Inc. (Rockville, MD); Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (PTT); Morris Sohnen (convicted); black box; red box; cheesebox; cheese box; Amateur Radio 73 (magazine, AR73); 73 Inc. (publisher, AR73)

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Memo describing meeting at FBI Los Angeles on January 21-23, 1976 regarding AUTOVON access.

Keywords

AUTOVON; Ken Hopper

Source

Anonymous

Abstract

Financier Bernard Cornfeld indicted for using blue boxes to make fradulent overseas calls.

Keywords

Bernard Cornfeld (indicted); Pacific Telephone and Telegraph; blue box; FBI; Beverly Hills, CA

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Financier Bernard Cornfeld indicted for using blue boxes to make fradulent overseas calls.

Keywords

Los Angeles, CA; Bernard Cornfeld (indicted); blue box; Beverly Hills, CA; London; Geneva; Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company (PTT); Investors Overseas Services (IOS); FBI

Source

ProQuest

Abstract

Four people arrested by FBI in Creswell, OR for blue box fraud.

Keywords

Creswell, OR; Don Odell; Ken Odell; Alice Ingersoll; Don Heater; blue box

Abstract

Testimony of Watson Roper Jr., a private investigator, former FBI agent, and a former employee of Southern Bell Telephone Company. On page 2335 Roper describes being hired by Southern Bell in 1958 to identify several employees of the telephone company who were committing toll fraud related to bookmaking. "The employees in question were repairman on the whole dial machine, a 4A machine, which does all the dialing from one city to another. They had access to the long distance operating board and one of them would go to a board where an operator was not on duty, take a position normally occupied by an operator, then proceed to place a call connecting a New Orleans party with a Chicago party without cost, or connecting a Chicago party with a Nevada party without cost, and so on." To monitor these calls Roper describes renting an apartment in which the telephone company installed a dial service assistance (DSA) board for each of four exchanges, plus verification trunks. Through this he was able to monitor any telephone line of 40,000 lines in the New Orleans area.

Keywords

verification; Watson Roper Jr.; New Orleans, LA; gambling; wiretapping