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Cassandra Morgan

Optus issues data scam alert to customers

Optus is warning customers not to click on SMS or email links purporting to be from the telco. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Optus customers whose passport or driver's licence numbers were stolen in a massive data breach are being contacted first, amid warnings scammers will try to profit from the cyber attack.

The telco is contacting customers about the breach and prioritising those whose identification documents may have been compromised.

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