Scamwatch warns Australians to be vigilant against scams following Optus breach

Australia's consumer monitoring body is warning Australians and businesses affected by the Optus data breach to be on the lookout for scam messages that are already circulating.

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Key Points

• Experts are urging the government to consider more robust legislation to protect the sensitive information of Australians.
• In one scam message purporting to be from Optus, customers are being contacted about reissued SIM cards. The advice is to delete such messages.
• The Scamwatch website advises people affected to take steps including: to secure your bank accounts and to contact your superannuation fund.

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