Texting fraud is becoming a serious problem in Canada - here's what you should know

Tammie sits down with Canadian anti-fraud centre representative Jeff Horncastle about the rising threat of texting fraud in Canada and tips to stay protected.
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[@lambo2655]

Rogers flags my phone calls as spam or fraud. If I don't recognize the number or name I don't answer the phone. Same with texts & I never click on links or reply. I get texts saying I owe money for 407 tolls when I've never driven on that highway. I have blocked so many numbers in my mobile but these fraudster calls are never ending averaging two to three a day.

[@-X-Pixel-X-]

I go the simple route, believe no text or email I get. If I get something I am actually concerned about I lookup and call the company/cra directly

[@ianbenjiman]

I get more calls from scammers than I do from people I know.

[@joe461]

CRA call you on the phone at lease 10 hrs on hold waiting talk to someone