I would wonder, yes, and additionally be concerned if the persons who operate the site of redirection are in knowledge of the activity but do nothing to have it reported to the FCC or have it corrected in a court of law.
As for the quote, I heard and watched Biden say it as the debate was one I recorded. At the time Biden implied it was fact, and stood by the credibility of the statement by asserting it was a direct quote from FBI Director Chris Wray