Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register Set up in Government’s Latest Move Against Scammers

This follows the passage of legislation through the Australian parliament

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The Albanese Labor government will establish a mandatory SMS sender ID register to verify messages sent from banks, service providers, and government entities.

The register aims to stop scammers from using the names of major Australian brands such as the Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, and MyGov to trick Australians into sending money.