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Help and FAQ / Making a spam complaint

Making a spam complaint

Spam is the term given to unwanted junk emails you may receive from individuals or companies in New Zealand and from across the globe.

Spam complaints are dealt with by the Department of Internal Affairs Electronic Messaging Compliance Unit who are based in Wellington and investigate alleged braches of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007.

> Submit a spam complaint for investigation

You can also use the 7726 short code service and mobi site to complain about unsolicited commercial TXT messages.

Tips to fight spam

For more advice on combatting spam read our tips for teachers on the NetSafe website.

Or read The 7 NetBasics steps for advice on internet trickery including phishing emails and safe downloading.

 


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