In the post I just did, I said I didn’t know what there was to do about these ‘false flag’ harassing robocalls. But a friend points out that’s not the case. There definitely is something you can do. If you’ve gotten one of these calls, write down as much information about it as you can (time, phone number, etc.) and call the ‘metro desk’ of your local paper.
They’re looking for political stories in the final days. And this is a good one.
Again, what we’re talking about here are calls which purport to be from candidate A when in fact they’re from candidate B and which call back repeatedly if you hang up before the call is finished. They’re intentionally harassing calls — meant to stick the blame on the other candidate.
You can help get the word out if you act now.
A few basic pointers, which are basically common sense: Be polite. Just give the facts. And just say what you yourself have experienced.
This is a form of election sabotage that everyone should know about — not three weeks from now, but now, when voters are still making up their minds.
Late Update: Here’s a message from a Dem candidate in Kansas, who’s apparently been on the receiving end of this scam. The word really needs to get out on this. And remember, it all appears to be coming from these guys.
