The responsibility of keeping on top of text message scams will rest on the shoulders of mobile providers under a renewed crackdown by the communications watchdog.
The Australian Communication and Media Authority has rolled out new rules to protect Australians from text message scams.Telecommunications providers could face fines of up to $250,000 if they fail to complyFrom today, mobile providers will be required to identify, trace and block text message scams, share information about scam messages with other providers, and report scams to the authorities.
"These new rules aim to disrupt scammers' business models, which will help to protect vulnerable Australians against scammers accessing their bank account, social media and online businesses."Stopping scams a major project for telcos Chief executive of Communications Alliance John Stanton said the number of scam text messages shot up after providers cracked down on scam calls.
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