Australians frustrated with scam text messages will be protected under new rules that force telcos to track and block fraud, but experts warn the efforts won’t stop worsening financial crime.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) finalised a crackdown on SMS scams on Tuesday, saying tougher rules will curb a fast-growing scam epidemic that cost Australians $6.5 million in 2021.
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