A new survey says nearly half of Canadians have been targeted online. The details are thin, but the finding is a good reminder to slow down before you click.
Nearly half of Canadians say they have been targeted online, according to a report published Oct. 28, 2026, through the GlobeNewswire press release service. The finding comes from what Canadians say about their own experience, not from a count of actual incidents.
The story title says nearly half of Canadians report being targeted by digital threats, though the title is cut off and the full wording is not available. That means the exact meaning of "targeted" is not clear. It could cover scam texts, fake emails, phone calls or something else.
The full text of the release was not available. Several key details are missing:
Without those answers, the number is a signal, not a precise measure. Self-reported surveys can also differ a lot depending on how a question is worded.
Even with the gaps, the message is simple. Unexpected texts, emails and calls are common, and many people run into them. Treat them with caution. If a message asks you to click, pay or share personal details, stop first.
Contact the company or person directly, using a phone number or website you already trust, not the one in the message. When reading any survey like this, check who ran it and how it defined being targeted before drawing conclusions.
If an unexpected message asks you to click, pay or share something, check with the company or person directly first.
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