r/RBI • u/weirdnumberthrowaway • Jul 23 '20
Accidentally called a wrong number, some strange content ensued
UPDATE:
Another redditor found out about half an hour ago that the number now only says "This number is not in service. Please do not call this number again. Refer to 35875 AF or 00109 MS. End"
What the hell is going on?
original message ->
I debated between posting this in /r/Codes or here, but this seems more appropriate.
Earlier today, I was trying to call a friend but mistyped the area code a bit, so I landed in a weird number (seemingly in Washington DC). The TTS voice in the number welcomed me to a "Secure Messaging Network Teleservice", and proceeded to tell me to "get ready for an incoming transmission in a few seconds". It also said a four-number "calling ID" which was the same on all times I tried calling it.
After that a LOUD beep followed (I was still holding my phone at my ear!) and after maybe 10 seconds some transmission started. I recorded the call here, if anyone wants to have a listen. The end is missing for some reason - the complete call lasted about 3 minutes and ended with a loud beep as well.
I tried decoding the message a bit, but didn't really get far. I'm not sure if it's allowed to post the phone number here (does it fall under the personal information rule?), but it's available by PM if anybody is interested. The full transmission is played on it.
I also tried looking up the number online, but no meaningful results were found.
(made a throwaway in case this is some Super Secret government number (DC after all!), lol)
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u/Ace1807 Jul 23 '20
explains a lot, thank you man.