Published 15 days ago

Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

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Around 45 per cent of those text-related reports were phishing messages and 13 per cent were other scams, according to the CRTC. It said reports have increased partly due to the prevalence of employment scams, which begin with text messages containing promises of good pay for a few hours of work per week.

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Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

In particular, messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link, downloading malware or sharing sensitive information — are on the rise.

15 days ago·Canada

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Global News

Overwhelmed with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse - National

Messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link — are on the rise.

15 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

At least once a day, Digvijay Kosamia glances at his vibrating cellphone to check the latest text he’s received, only to find a “frustrating” message from an unknown number. Sometimes […]

15 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Toronto Sun

Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

At least once a day, Digvijay Kosamia glances at his vibrating cellphone to check the latest text he's received, only to find a "frustrating" message from an unknown number.

15 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Coast Reporter

Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

At least once a day, Digvijay Kosamia glances at his vibrating cellphone to check the latest text he's received, only to find a "frustrating" message from an unknown number.

15 days ago·Sechelt, Canada

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Sask Today

Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

At least once a day, Digvijay Kosamia glances at his vibrating cellphone to check the latest text he's received, only to find a "frustrating" message from an unknown number.

15 days ago

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