The Australian Communications and Media Authority has accepted an enforceable undertaking, including correctional measures, from one of the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturers, Nokia Corporation. The ACMA commenced an investigation into the Finnish company’s SMS marketing activity after complaints that customers could not work out how to unsubscribe from ‘tips’ sent by Nokia. In particular, [...]
Spam in different languages predicted for 2011
January 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In 2011, it is anticipated that the use of English in spam will fall from approximately 95% of all spam to below 90%, Symantec predicted. Spam will become “more culturally and linguistically diverse”, said Symantec, as emerging economies will experience an increased take-up in economic growth and broadband usages. Symantec anticipates that spammers will target [...]
$2 million penalty for last respondent in Safedivert SMS scheme
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Federal Court in Brisbane today imposed $2 million in penalties against Mr Scott Gregory Phillips in proceedings brought by the Australian Communications and Media Authority in relation to SMS spam. This penalty is in addition to $22.25 million imposed on seven other respondents last year, bringing the total amount of penalties in this matter [...]
$11,000 penalty for sending emails from downloaded email list
November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A web design company has paid a penalty of $11,000 following an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority into emails allegedly sent by the company in contravention of the Spam Act 2003. The ACMA issued an infringement notice to the company, Bunology, after it admitted conducting an email marketing campaign using addresses it [...]
End of fax marketing spam is near
October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Useless incoming fax messages may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. For a while fax communication was integral part of our business operation. We have a dedicated phone line to send and receive fax messages. The facility was great, communication was definitely faster than snail mails, [...]
Spammers use World Cup fever to score
June 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is warning people to beware of spammers trying to cash in on World Cup fever. The ACMA has reports of various scams purporting to be linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament that offer substantial cash prizes. If recipients attempt to claim the prize they are asked to [...]
“Spam SMS” boosts fight against spam: ACMA
June 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is launching its new reporting tool “Spam SMS” which provides Australians with a quick and easy way to report spam SMS by forwarding messages received to 0429 999 888. The ACMA will launch “Spam SMS” at 11 am on Wednesday 9 June at the Phoenix Youth Centre in Footscray. [...]
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