The "Inside Story" referenced the actions of Hewlett-Packard and its corporate spying activities.What is the investigative technique called "pretexting"?

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"Pretexting" is a technique where a person pretends to be someone else, typically over the telephone, in order to obtain information. In the case of Hewlett-Packard, investigators used pretexting to obtain phone records of company employees and board members in order to track down the source of information leaks. This practice is illegal and unethical.

The "Inside Story" Referenced the Actions of Hewlett-Packard and Its