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Interac survey shows more than half of new Canadian families have been targeted by financial fraud

Posted on: November 9, 2023

A recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac) reveals seven in 10 (70 per cent) new Canadians polled feel they are more susceptible to financial scams than the general population. Over half (53 per cent) of newcomers say they and/or an immediate family member have been targeted by fraud, while more than half of newcomer respondents (55 per cent) are very concerned about becoming a victim in the future.

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