84Scam or fraudulent activity

84  Scam or fraudulent activity

 (a) the ACMA has reasonable grounds to believe that the number has been used or is likely to be used in association with a scam communication or other fraudulent activity; and

 (b) the ACMA is satisfied that the benefits of withdrawing the number, or the problems to be avoided by withdrawing the number, are more significant for end‑users and carriage service providers than any adverse technical and financial consequences of withdrawing the number.

 (2) If the ACMA decides to withdraw a number under subsection (1), the ACMA must give written notice of the withdrawal to the carriage service provider that holds the number.

 (3) The notice must set out reasons for the withdrawal and specify the date on which the number is to be withdrawn.

 (4) The period between the date of the notice and the date on which the number is to be withdrawn must be at least 5 business days.

 (5) If the ACMA is not the designated authority, then the ACMA must notify the designated authority of a decision to withdraw the number as soon as reasonably practicable after the decision is made.