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1 in 3 Canadians Have Received Fake Texts Within Last 3 Months: Equifax Canada

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Chances are you get them almost every day. Scam texts that look like they’re from your bank, Canada Post or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
Lean Left

‘Constant and personal’: A third of Canadians received scam texts in recent months, survey finds

A quarter of Canadians surveyed also reported receiving scam emails, while 13 per cent said they clicked a fraudulent link, according to the survey.

·Toronto, Canada
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1 in 3 Canadians have received fake texts within last 3 months: Equifax Canada

Chances are you get them almost every day. Scam texts that look like they’re from your bank, Canada Post or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

·Canada
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A third of Canadians targeted by scam texts in past three months alone, survey finds

Words are powerful.

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CTV News broke the news in Canada on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
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