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Spam email

Email spam can now be reported to the ACMA by forwarding the message to the Spam Intelligence Database on report@submit.spam.acma.gov.au

More information on how these reports assist the ACMA is available.

Important note:

When forwarding an email message, please do not change the subject line of the message or add additional text. The ACMA will only contact you in relation to a report if it requires further information to assist it in its anti-spam activities.

Spam SMS

The ACMA has launched Spam SMS, a service to allows you to quickly and easily report SMS you suspect may breach Australia’s spam laws.

When you receive a SMS message that you think might be spam, you can now forward it to 0429 999 888, the dedicated telephone number for Spam SMS. You will be billed the standard rate charged by your mobile phone provider for sending an SMS message. You can also register to use the service.

SpamMATTERS

Please note the ACMA no longer supports the SpamMATTERS spam reporting software. This software will no longer be available for download from the ACMA.

Instructions on uninstalling SpamMATTERS are available.

 

Last update: 25 July 2012 16:32