The call spoofed Biden’s voice urging voters to stay home.

  • okamiueru@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I’m curious. And I ask, because US politics has normalised what would be clear corruption in most other places:

    Is the illegal part here spoofing Biden, or also a private company trying to manipulate the electoral process?

    If its only the former, then, what an absolute shit show.

    • BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPM
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      2 months ago

      A bit of both, but mostly about elections. The specific act used was “Truth in Caller ID Act by maliciously spoofing the number of a prominent local political consultant.”

      Though, the settlements also require the company to screen calls more aggressively and implement KYC.