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How do you recognise a scam SMS text message?

• There may be some spelling errors included in the text message you received
• You may be addressed as Sir or Madam and not by your full name
• The text may claim to come from a company you’ve never heard of before
• You can also look at the sender number as the text message may have been sent from overseas
• The text may seek personal information from consumers and/or seek credit card, debit card or bank account details

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