New York man arrested for voicemail threatening Republican lawmakers

A man from upstate New York has been arrested after leaving threatening voicemails to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana), who was injured last year in a politically motivated shooting, and another lawmaker. Carlos Bayon, 63, was arrested Wednesday and charged with interstate communication of a threat. Originally from Puerto Rico, Bayon is a resident […]

Emmerdale spoilers: Killer Lachlan White’s SHOCK crash voicemail revealed by Gerry Roberts

Lachlan (played by Thomas Atkinson) shocked fans back in January when he had a psychotic breakdown and ended up murdering two members of his family. Whilst fleeing to Australia, Lachlan grabbed the wheel of the car his mum Chrissie White (Louise Marwood) was driving and steered it into oncoming traffic. His grandfather Lawrence White (John […]

The White House Has A New Voicemail Following The Government Shutdown And It's…Something

If you call the White House comment line (202-456-1111) this is the full outgoing message you’ll hear: “Thank you for calling the White House. Unfortunately, we cannot answer your call today because congressional Democrats are holding government funding — including funding for our troops and other national security priorities — hostage to an unrelated immigration […]

Ringless voicemail spam won’t be exempt from anti-robocall rules

Enlarge / The FCC was asked to decide whether this ringless voicemail technology should be subject to anti-robocall rules. (credit: Stratics Networks) A petition to exempt ringless voicemails from anti-robocall rules has been withdrawn after heavy opposition. In March, a marketing company called All About the Message petitioned the Federal Communications Commission for a ruling that […]

As Republicans push ringless voicemail spam, Democrats take consumers’ side

Enlarge / Democrats vs. Republicans. (credit: Getty Images | Linda Braucht) US Senate Democrats today asked the Federal Communications Commission to protect consumers from ringless voicemails, which let robocallers leave voicemails without ringing your phone. The Republican National Committee (RNC), which is already using ringless voicemails, recently asked the FCC to approve a petition filed by a […]

‘Press 2 if hackers needed’: Russian FM April Fools voicemail leaves US media unamused

On April 1, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a spoof voicemail offering “Russian hackers services” and “election interference.” And the mainstream US media appears not amused. “You have reached the Russian embassy, your call is very important to us. To arrange a call from a Russian diplomat to your political opponents, press one,” […]