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Is 'fraud fatigue' catching Quebecers off guard? - RBC poll
In addition, the majority (84%) of respondents in Quebec believe it is getting harder to recognize scams and protect themselves; almost two-thirds (64%) are feeling tired of always having to be on the alert; and almost one-third (30%) admit to letting their guard down.
"With the increase in volume and sophistication of scams, it's understandable that Quebecers are finding it challenging to always have their guard up when it comes to fraud. Criminals are using the latest technology to gather information, build trust, create urgency and prey on people's needs and fears," says Vanja Gorazi, Vice President, Fraud Management, RBC. "This has led to a wave of investment, romance, senior and other scams. It has never been more important to stay alert."
Rising threatsPoll respondents in Quebec continue to place both phishing (generic deceptive messages through email or text) and spear phishing (more targeted emails and texts that look legitimate from a seemingly trusted source) at the top of their list of scams (81%). The majority also continue to see a rise in scams targeting seniors (81%) and deepfake scams (74%, up from 51% in 2024) impersonating trusted individuals or organizations.
The best defence against scamsThe vast majority of Quebecers (96%) believe it's worth it to take steps to protect themselves against fraud. With scams, they recognize the need to question what they see and hear, with 87% of respondents in Quebec believing the best defence against scams is staying aware and vigilant. Moreover, almost three-quarters (70%) feel prevention measures must be extreme to be effective.
Actions respondents in Quebec are taking:
"It's human nature to do the right thing for our families, friends and communities â?? fraudsters know this and try to capitalize on it. When it comes to scams, sometimes even one slip can lead to significant losses and stress. That's why it is so important to stay vigilant, educated and talk to friends and family about how to stay safe from scams," notes Gorazi.
 RBC provides three top tips to help protect yourself from fraud:
To learn more about how to protect yourself and report fraud, please visit How RBC Keeps You Safe from Fraud.
Fast Facts: 2025 RBC Fraud Prevention Month PollSelected Findings â?? National and Regional
About the RBC 2025 Fraud Prevention Month PollFrom January 17 to January 22, 2025, an online survey was commissioned by RBC among a representative sample of 1,500 Canadian adults (aged 18+), and 346 respondents from Quebec balanced and weighted on age, gender, region and education according to the latest census data. All respondents were members of the online Angus Reid Forum. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of ±4.4 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
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Media contact:Jessica Assaf, RBC Communications
SOURCE RBC Royal Bank
SOURCE: RBC Royal Bank
SOURCE: RBC
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