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3 in 4 Canadians Feel More Vulnerable to AI-Powered Fraud, TD Survey Finds
3 in 4 Canadians Feel More Vulnerable to AI-Powered Fraud, TD Survey Finds Canada NewsWir...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n3 in 4 Canadians Feel More Vulnerable to AI-Powered Fraud, TD Survey Finds\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntal{\nTEXT-ALIGN: LEFT\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nRisky digital habits and a lack of awareness are also heightening potential exposure to scammers.  TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2026 /CNW/ - With artificial intelligence continuing to advance at a rapid pace, a new TD survey reveals Canadians are feeling increasingly threatened by the next generation of financial fraud.  The poll found that 3 in 4 Canadians (75%) say that AI advancements are making them feel more vulnerable to financial fraud, while 82% believe that scams are becoming progressively harder to spot. Another 86% are more concerned about fraud than they were five years ago, highlighting the rising prevalence of fraud in recent years.  Meanwhile, the current fraud landscape is still causing significant harm, with nearly 1 in 4 (24%) Canadians saying they – or a family member – have been the victim of financial fraud or a scam in the past year.\n\"It's vital for Canadians to remember that longstanding fraud prevention tips remain as effective today as ever before,\" said Sophia Leung, Executive Vice President, Protect Platform at TD. \"Don't respond to unsolicited communications--simply block and report them whenever possible. And always use secure networks. These simple actions can make a meaningful difference and significantly reduce risk.\"Everyday Habits Fuel RiskDespite widespread concern, more than half (52%) of Canadians polled have engaged in activity that can make them more vulnerable to fraud or scams, including:18% use public Wi-Fi for personal or financial accounts15% open email attachments from unknown senders15% click links in texts or emails before verifying the sender13% engage with questionable online offers11% download apps or software from unfamiliar sourcesIn addition, many Canadians admit they aren't proactively seeking education or advice on fraud prevention:41% say they never consult resources or seek fraud prevention advice or education...