US EditionFraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by artificial intelligence, new tech
CANADA, JUL 11 – The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported 886 smishing incidents in the first half of 2025, attributing the rise to AI tools enhancing scam message sophistication and scale.
- The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported 2,546 smishing fraud cases in 2024, down from 3,874 cases in 2023, showing a downward trend.
- Despite fewer reports suggesting a decline, experts say smishing is likely increasing due to AI tools that craft convincing messages and scan leaked data for targets.
- Fraudsters use phone number spoofing to mimic legitimate agencies like the Canada Revenue Agency, sometimes causing their numbers to appear on victims’ call displays.
- Jeff Horncastle noted that only a tiny fraction of these scams are actually reported, while 77% of victims experienced financial losses as a result.
- Authorities advise families to create personalized code words for identity confirmation and caution against interacting with questionable links or sharing suspicious messages by sending them to the number 7726 for carrier investigation.
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