2023 sees a daily rise in spam text messages in Canada, with 5,395 reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, often posing as Canada Post or banks.

Spam and fraudulent text messages are increasingly affecting Canadians, with at least once daily reports of spam messages and 5,395 text messages reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in 2023. Spam texts often pose as notifications from Canada Post or major banks, causing frustration and concern for recipients. Many Canadians report feeling increasingly inundated with these messages, which are on the rise.

May 05, 2024
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