Scam texts will be easier to detect with changes to business IDs
New regulations to combat scam texts will take effect on July 1, 2026, requiring businesses to register their sender IDs. Texts from unregistered senders will be marked as 'unverified', helping consumers detect potential scams. With nearly $18 million lost to SMS scams in Australia last year, the changes aim to improve public safety and awareness.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 04:56 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 05:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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