Over Half of Canadians Report Behaviours that Increase Fraud Vulnerability: Survey
The poll found 89% of respondents feel confident spotting fraud, even as more than half reported risky online habits that can invite scams.
- A new poll published by The Canadian Press found 46 per cent of Canadians encounter scam attempts weekly or even daily, according to a survey commissioned by the bank and conducted by Leger.
- In the past year, nearly one-quarter of respondents reported being victims of financial fraud or scams. More than half admitted to risky behaviors like using public Wi-Fi to access personal accounts or opening unknown attachments.
- Between Dec. 18 and Jan. 5, the survey used a nationally representative sample of more than 1,500 Canadian adults and 262 business owners. Results carry an estimated margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 per cent.
- Despite the high frequency of scam attempts, 89 per cent of Canadians feel confident in their ability to spot fraud. Tarundeep Dhot, the bank's vice-president of fraud management, calls this a 'double-edged sword' for consumers.
- Dhot warned that overconfidence can lead to quick decisions or overlooked warning signs that scammers exploit. Heightened awareness remains essential to identify sophisticated threats and protect against victimization.
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Canadians are confident they can spot scams, but should they be?
A new survey suggests the risk of fraud could be on the rise with nearly one-quarter of respondents saying they or a family member have been the victim of financial scams in the past year. The poll, commissioned by TD and conducted by Leger, found 46% of respondents encounter scams or fraud attempts weekly or even daily, and more than half reported behaviours that could make them more vulnerable. That includes using public Wi-Fi to access person…
Canadians may be overconfident in their ability to spot fraud
A new survey suggests the risk of fraud could be on the rise with nearly one-quarter of respondents saying they or a family member have been the victim of financial fraud or scams in the past year. The poll, commissioned by TD and conducted by Leger, found 46% of respondents encounter scams or fraud attempts weekly or even daily, and more than half reported behaviours that could make them more vulnerable. That includes using public Wi-Fi to acce…
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