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Fact or fiction? RBC Poll shows Canadians struggle with more frequent and harder-to-spot scams
Not all scams look suspicious and that is what worries Canadians. Canadians feel increasingly vulnerable as they navigate a growing wave of scams designed to appear legitimate by exploiting familiarity, authority and trust. According to RBC's annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 81% of Canadians now feel there is a new scam to watch out for every single week, leading a majority (83%) to assume every unexpected text, email or call is a potential threat.
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