It is a fact. May Allah swt save us all from it. Although i do often hear people saying things such as "You believe in nazar? How backwards/superstitious, etc." If you're a Muslim, there is no way you can deny its existence.
Although I do think it is quite funny when people say "Masha'Allah" to haram things to prevent them from nazr. For example, "Masha'Allah they are such a cute boyfriend and girlfriend couple, May Allah keep them together" WTH? haha or especially when guys go masha'Allah to some girl that they dont know. Are you going to the club tonight? Insha'Allah i'll see you there~!