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    Spark is taking action to prevent SMS scams - by monitoring and blocking offending numbers

    Spark is taking action to prevent SMS scams - by monitoring and blocking offending numbers


    A new firewall in effect from April, will automatically detect fraudulent content - including text links that seem legitimate.

    The company says it will work with law enforcement to stop scams when possible.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     27 Apr: A health commentator says asking hospitals to find millions in savings by June is a desperate attempt to balance the books
     27 Apr: Pressure's on the Government to deliver for people come Budget day
     26 Apr: A belief now is not the time to cut specialist Maori roles - when rangatahi and tamariki make up 69 percent of children in state care
     26 Apr: Activity in the housing market is holding its own against the rising cost of borrowing
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Drew Barrymore spent the "most chaste" evening of her life with Jordan Knight 15:14

    Netball:
    Doubt the Southern Steel's ANZ Premiership drought will drag on much longer 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Kanye West is reportedly planning to launch his own adult film studio, Yeezy Porn 14:44

    Entertainment:
    Nico Tortorella and wife Bethany C. Meyers are expecting their second child 14:14

    Rugby:
    Super Rugby Pacific are exploring the idea of having mic'd up referee audio played at stadiums 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Nicole Kidman becomes first Australian to win American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award 13:47

    Netball:
    Tiana Metuarau remains a key figure for the Central Pulse in the ANZ Netball Premiership - even while sidelined through injury 13:47

    Entertainment:
    Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff played big roles in Lindsay Mendez's wedding 13:44

    Motoring:
    Kiwi Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin isn't just satisfied with nailing pole position for tomorrow morning's Alabama Grand Prix 13:37

    Politics:
    Critics of Narendra Modi barred from entering India after speaking out against government 13:37


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