New filter to stop scammers sending you texts | 7NEWS

7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “New filter to stop scammers sending you texts | 7NEWS” – below is their description.

Infuriating scam text messages will be blocked from reaching phones thanks to new technology from Telstra. The new SMS filter should stop Australians losing money to scammers, however it has raised a privacy concern.

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Seven News is the television news service of the Seven Network and, as of 2016, the highest-rating in Australia. The news service draws upon overseas channels for select international coverage. The network’s Director of News and Current Affairs is Craig McPherson.

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