Did you know? When you receive annoying text messages to your inbox from companies and people you don't know, you can report it. You know the ones, trying to entice you to naughty websites, or to email someone to collect your million dollar prize, or your invite you to spend money at their facility for Chinese New Year. The list of scams and unlawful advertising is endless.
You can help prevent the spread of mobile spam in Australia. First of all, never resond to an SMS from a person or company you don't know.
Report the unlawful SMS by simply forwarding to the ACMA dedicated number 0429 999 888 and it will be added to ACMA’s database (normal sms charges apply). ACMA is the Australian Communications and Media Authority, a statutory body within the federal government responsible for the regulation of telecommunications.
You can report any commercial SMS messages you receive that is unwanted or unsolicited. At this stage, capacity to report MMS is not available.
Once you have submitted an SMS message, you will receive an acknowledgement SMS with a reference number that you can use in case you want to follow up with ACMA about your report.
Once you have submitted an SMS message, you will receive an acknowledgement SMS with a reference number that you can use in case you want to follow up with ACMA about your report.
According to ACMA, tracking down mobile spammers is a fair bit easier than their email counterparts, so it’s definitely worth helping out.
Anti-Spam Team 1300 855 180
www.acma.gov.au
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