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Supporters demonstrate at a Joe Biden Write-In Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, on January 20, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

New Hampshire authorities charge Democratic operative behind Biden AI robocall

Steve Kramer has been indicted for 13 counts of felony voter suppression and 13 misdemeanor counts of impersonating a political candidate.

May 23, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – JANUARY 23: Mae Hougo (L), a volunteer for U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), and Chuck Willing, a volunteer with the President Joe Biden write-in campaign, stand outside the polling place at The Barn at Bull Meadow during the New Hampshire presidential primary on January 23, 2024 in Concord, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Democratic operative behind Biden AI robocall says lawsuit won’t ‘get anywhere’

Steve Kramer tells CyberScoop he hasn’t seen the lawsuit filed against him over the New Hampshire primary robocall, but it won’t be successful.

Apr 23, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on March 31, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

‘Fines alone aren’t enough:’ FCC threatens to blacklist voice providers for flouting robocall rules

The FCC move to prevent American from receiving robocalls could boot as many as seven VoIP providers from U.S. telecom networks.

Oct 3, 2022 By Tonya Riley

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Why robotexts are scammers’ favorite new tool

Technology meant to limit robocalls has pushed scammers toward SMS-based attacks, which experts say can be even more dangerous.

Aug 10, 2022 By Tonya Riley

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FCC proposes record $5 million robocall fine for voter suppression scam

John Burkman and Jacob Wohl are also facing a number of felony charges.

Aug 25, 2021 By Tonya Riley