So, a bit of an update on the ARG:
I just called and got through, and was given a menu of options (white fonted on general principles):
"press 1 for general information, 2 for Alvar Hanso, 3 for Thomas (middlename) Middlewerk, 4 for Hugh McIntyre, and 5 for Phil Thompson. (I didn't write down any of the names). The only button I pressed was 5, which was for Hanso's Chief Legal Officer and Council or somesuch, Phil Thompson. Pressing 5 got you transfered to his voice mail, where a woman said Phil was unavailable, and if you wanted to comment on some particular matter, we regret to inform you... then the phone was taken out of her hands, and Phil Thompson came on and said "Whoever is making death threats against us, I warn you, we will find you, and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (wryly) Namaste." Or words to that effect. I wish I'd had the presence of mind to write down more of what I was hearing. I've tried googling info from it all to see if anything shows up, but so far I'm coming up empty.
I've tried the number again since, and either don't get connected or get a busy signal.
UPDATED: I got through again a moment ago, got some of the names down, and tried the general info option this time. General info transfers you to an option that begins giving you Hanso's physical address, but before it finishes, static renders it inaudible, then "Persephone" breaks in and tells you not to believe the lies, and to use the password "breaking strain" at the website. I suspect Jess has things she's not telling us.